Examines advancements and challenges in agricultural practices, aiming to enhance food production and ensure sustainable food systems across Africa.
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe The Southern African Development Community (SADC), spanning fifteen member states and encompassing a multitude of cultures, languages, and economies, stands as a pillar of regional cooperation on the continent. Over the years, SADC countries have steadily forged stronger bonds in pursuit of sustainable development, economic integration, and collective prosperity. In […]
Editorial Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, a cornerstone of its economy, has recently faced a confluence of climatic and economic challenges. The 2024/2025 cropping season began with erratic rainfall patterns, particularly affecting the northern districts. However, a turnaround in weather conditions and strategic interventions have provided a glimmer of hope for farmers nationwide. The onset of the […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In the throes of Zimbabwe’s worst agricultural drought in over a century, a beacon of resilience shines through, courtesy of the World Food Programme’s (WFP) Risk Financing initiatives. The drought, driven by the El Niño weather phenomenon, has left millions in dire need of humanitarian assistance as food insecurity sweeps […]
Own Correspondent OKAUVA, NAMIBIA – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), with the backing of the Government of Japan, has launched a groundbreaking Commodity Voucher Programme aimed at addressing urgent food security challenges in Namibia. The initiative, officially inaugurated at Okauva Village in the Ohangwena region, is funded through a generous US$500,000 (N$9 million) […]
Own Correspondent RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing global agri-food systems. The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), backed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), was launched on Agri-food System Day during the 16th Conference of […]
Editorial In the face of a looming food crisis and intensifying climate challenges, the United States Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to Zimbabwe, injecting nearly $130 million in support for critical resilience-building and humanitarian efforts in 2024. Zimbabwe, grappling with prolonged drought and economic volatility, faces an […]
Mary Chikwanda in Zimbabwe The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a generous contribution of US$ 5.1 million from the Government of Japan aimed at supporting 37,000 smallholder farmers grappling with climate challenges across five districts in Zimbabwe. The transformative three-year initiative seeks to enhance food security and resilience by developing sustainable farming […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe Harare – A devastating drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon has plunged Southern Africa into a food crisis, with Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe declaring national emergencies. Millions face hunger as parched fields yield little to no harvests, leaving governments and humanitarian agencies scrambling to provide relief. Severe Impact […]
Felix Akinyi in Kenya KITUI, KENYA – Every Tuesday, Esther Munani Kyalo, a mother of three from Miambani ward, Kitui County, joins 35 other women under a mango tree for a gathering that is transforming their lives. These sessions, hosted by the Kavakaky Farmer Field School, involve breeding chicks, learning new techniques, and making decisions […]
