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United Kingdom’s Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS By Brenda Mazhambe The United Kingdom’s Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, is in Zimbabwe on a high-level visit aimed at bolstering science, innovation, health, education, and climate change collaboration between the two nations. Professor McLean’s programme includes meetings with senior…
Story By Dickson BanderaInterviews & Images By Kennedy Madzianike The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA)on Thursday told a compelling story of resilience, innovation, and sound governance at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Harare, declaring that it had delivered on its mandate despite the crippling effects of the 2023/24 El Niño-induced drought. In a year…
Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe H.E Zhou Ding By Dickson Bandera China has reaffirmed its commitment to driving agricultural transformation and climate resilience in Zimbabwe and the wider Global South, backing two ambitious projects that place soil and water at the centre of sustainable development. Through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)–China…
By Julius Idrissa Manganda Zimbabwe’s flagship agricultural event returns to Harare this August, bigger in scope and ambition as it marks two major milestones — the 115th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show and the 130th anniversary of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS). Taking place from August 26th to 30th under the theme “Building Bridges: Connecting Agriculture, Industry,…
By Ruth Mureri The countdown has begun for Zimbabwe’s 115th Agricultural Show, with organisers confirming that preparations are now at an advanced stage for the landmark event set to run from Monday, 25 August to Saturday, 30 August 2025. Running under the theme “Building Bridges: Connecting Agriculture, Industry and Community,” the show marks a significant…
Staff Reporter The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat officially handed over a refrigerated truck for transporting fish and fishery products to the Government of Zimbabwe on 3 July 2025. The ceremony, held in Harare, represents a major step toward strengthening Zimbabwe’s fisheries sector and reducing post-harvest losses. This support forms part of the African…
By Dickson Bandera Outspoken opposition politician Linda Masarira is venturing into the agri-business space with the launch of Zhizha Natural Dried Foods, a range of organic dried agricultural products she says are poised to transform the food industry. In a social media announcement, Masarira revealed plans to launch the products formally soon amd hit the…
The donated trucks are expected to boost production in Mutoko By Dickson Bandera Mutoko — In a move set to enhance agricultural value chains and youth empowerment, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) today handed over a refrigerated vehicle and a delivery truck to the Mutoko Fruit and Vegetable Hub. The donation is expected to improve…
By Dickson Bandera A quiet revolution is taking place in Zimbabwe’s livestock sector, where digital innovation is transforming traditional farming practices. The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, through the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), has launched the KoBoCollect Stock Card — a smart Android-based application designed to help farmers efficiently manage…
By Edward Makuzva In the vast, sun-soaked plains of Utete Ward 19, in Muzarabani district of Mashonaland Central Province, the rhythm of farming life is changing. Where maize once stood defiantly in the fields, struggling against erratic rains and unforgiving droughts, a new story is being written one of adaptability, wisdom, and hope. At the…