Zimbabwe gender assessment
The aim of this report is to gather evidence that will identify priorities and actions by stakeholders towards positively influencing, up scaling and accelerating gender equality and women’s empowerment
Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwean official says almost half of population face hunger in 2019 due to drought
At least 7 million Zimbabweans, or almost half of the country's population, face hunger this year due to drought and will require food aid, a senior government official said Thursday. Public Service,
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UN seeks $234 million in aid for drought-hit Zimbabwe
The United Nations on Thursday launched an international appeal for aid for Zimbabwe following a drought that it expects to affect around a third of the population as crop yields plummet. Seasonal rains
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Botswana's president blasts western critics over elephant cull
Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday blasted Western countries for their outburst over Botswana's plan to lift a hunting ban and allow an elephant cull. Botswana is "a sovereign state
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Zimbabwe agriculture sector disaster risk assessment report
This report presents an assessment of Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector disaster risk and management capacity. The findings indicate that Zimbabwe is highly exposed to agricultural risks and has limited capacity
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Republic of Zimbabwe: National Renewable Energy Policy
<p>The National Renewable Energy Policy (NREP) was developed under the overall framework laid out by the National Energy Policy of 2012. The policy also recognises that an upper middle income economy of
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Climate-smart agriculture measurement, reporting and verification in the Republic of Zimbabwe
The Republic of Zimbabwe recognizes the need to take action to harmonize agricultural development with environmental protection and to reduce vulnerability to climate change. At least 22 unique projects
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Zimbabwe: Govt Steps Up Fight Against Armyworm
Government has come to the rescue of farmers in Manicaland by providing pesticides to control the outbreak of the African armyworm which has so far damaged four hectares of maize. About 40 hectares
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Zimbabwe fuel hike sparks national shutdown
The economic situation in Zimbabwe is getting worse, as trade unions and protesters call for a three-day strike. It came after the cost of petrol and diesel more than doubled on Sunday. Two people were
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Zimbabwe: Semwa Dam Project Resumes
CONSTRUCTION of the $141 million Semwa Dam across Ruya River, which borders Mt Darwin and Rushinga districts, has resumed after Treasury allocated $20 million for the project in the 2019 Budget. Lands,
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Zimbabwe: Harare Left With 18 Months' Water Supply
Harare's main water supply dam, Lake Chivero, is now left with water to last only 18 months largely due to siltation, droughts and algae, which has also affected water quality. Harare city officials say