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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Africa forest elephants may take almost a century to recover from poaching: study
Africa's rare forest elephants which play a key role in replenishing the central African rainforests will need almost a century to recover from an onslaught by ivory poachers because of their slow birth
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Parched Zimbabwe faces dire water shortages as new dry season nears
GUTAURARE, Zimbabwe (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The only dam in this small-scale farming community in eastern Zimbabwe used to provide water for both people and cattle. Now, dried to a dirty puddle,
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India gives $1m grant to drought hit Zimbabwe, rice donation to follow
The Indian government through its ministry of external affairs has confirmed a $1 million grant to drought hit Zimbabwe. The Asian giant also announced that logistical modalities are being worked out for
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Zimbabwe plans to use drones to fight elephant poaching
Zimbabwe plans to deploy aerial drones in its biggest wildlife sanctuary in the west to combat poaching of elephants, a parks official said on Monday, as the country aims to protect one of its top tourist
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Affordable solar schemes light way to energy for all in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Aug 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Innovative ways to pay for solar power systems could make clean energy affordable for many of Zimbabwe's 1.5 million households that lack electricity, campaigners
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Elephant poaching in Africa down, but still far too high: CITES
The illegal killing of African elephants for their ivory seems to have fallen from record peaks but poaching of the animal is still far too high, an international report said on Thursday. More patrols
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U.N. warns of 'race against time' for 23 million drought-stricken African farmers
ROME (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Some 23 million farmers in drought-hit Southern Africa need urgent help to prepare for the next planting season with only a few weeks left before it begins, the U.N.
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Zimbabwe: Climate Change Manual for Extension Officers
Stakeholders in the agriculture industry are working on establishing a manual to guide extension officers in assisting farmers with sustainable solutions to climate change issues. This follows a realisation
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Millions need aid as Zimbabwe battles drought
Mafios Ganyari tills a dry, patch of land, coaxing a few thin cassava tubers from the soil. This year's harvest has been poor. Mafios has barely enough to feed his family. Farmers across Zimbabwe have
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Southern Africa appeals for billions to cope with El Niño devastation
Southern African countries have launched an emergency appeal for $2.8bn (£2.1bn) to help feed nearly 40 million people hit by one of the worst regional droughts in 35 years. According to the South African