Agriculture & Food Security
April 12, 2025
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Turning Challenges into Opportunities: SADC’s Bold Strategies

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 […]

Agriculture & Food Security, Zimbabwe
April 10, 2025
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Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Resilience Amidst Economic and Climatic Challenges

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 […]

Agriculture & Food Security, Zimbabwe
December 26, 2024
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Risk Financing Brings Hope Amid Zimbabwe’s El Niño Crisis

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 […]

Agriculture & Food Security, Livelihoods, Zimbabwe
November 28, 2024
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El Niño Drought Worsens Food Crisis in Southern Africa

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 […]

Agriculture & Food Security, Zimbabwe
January 06, 2024
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Zimbabwe’s food security ambitions in the crosshairs of El Niño

Editorial Zimbabwe is enjoying a wave of assurances about food security after authorities described a record grain harvest last year, but recent El Niño forecasts could test the country’s agricultural production ambitions. The devastating phenomenon could further underscore Zimbabwe’s disaster preparedness, as the country has received early warnings of impending climate-related humanitarian crises over the […]

Agriculture & Food Security, Humanitarian
November 25, 2023
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“Addressing Water Scarcity, Climate Crisis, and Global Food Security through Collaboration”

Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe The lack of water is a significant problem that needs urgent attention in today’s development. Currently, 24 billion individuals reside in nations facing water scarcity. A majority of small-scale farmers are already facing challenges in accessing clean water, nutritious food, and essential services like hygiene and sanitation. Women, indigenous people, […]