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In response to climate change, President Emmerson Mnangagwa says his administration has adopted the National Climate Cha...
28/10/2025

In response to climate change, President Emmerson Mnangagwa says his administration has adopted the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
Delivering the State of the Nation Address, Mnangagwa said the Carbon Trading Framework and Registry, outlined in Statutory Instrument 48 of 2025, is set to unlock climate finance and promote mitigation efforts across sectors.

Parliament has started nationwide consultations on the proposed Climate Change Management Bill.The Bill was recently gaz...
22/10/2025

Parliament has started nationwide consultations on the proposed Climate Change Management Bill.
The Bill was recently gazetted following Cabinet’s approval of its principles in May. The Climate Change Management Bill seeks to provide a comprehensive legal framework for addressing climate change in the country.
The Bill seeks to mainstream climate change across all sectors of the economy, prioritising adaptation and mitigation efforts. It will regulate greenhouse gas emissions, promote low-carbon development, and support carbon trading.

Nearly 80% of the world’s poor, 887 million people, live in regions that are exposed to extreme heat, flooding and other...
20/10/2025

Nearly 80% of the world’s poor, 887 million people, live in regions that are exposed to extreme heat, flooding and other climate hazards, a new report shows, highlighting the urgent need for global action to address the issue.
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Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rose by a record amount in 2024, reaching new highs and locking in further long-term w...
17/10/2025

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rose by a record amount in 2024, reaching new highs and locking in further long-term warming and extreme weather, according to the World Meteorological Organisation.
The surge was driven by continued human emissions, more wildfire activity and weakened absorption by land and ocean “sinks” – a development that threatens to create a vicious climate cycle.
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Drought was the dominant factor affecting potential harvests in Zimbabwe this year, cited by approximately 40% of farmin...
15/10/2025

Drought was the dominant factor affecting potential harvests in Zimbabwe this year, cited by approximately 40% of farming households, according to the Zimstat 2024/25 Post-Harvest Survey Report.
The survey also highlights that while pests and diseases accounted for a significant 17.4% of losses, excessive rains or floods contributed the least at 10.6%.
The report, produced by Zimstat in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, recommends the intensification of agro-ecological tailoring thrusts to boost the cereal basket with traditional grains in the face of climate change.

Zimbabwe is participating in the 2025 International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress in Abu ...
13/10/2025

Zimbabwe is participating in the 2025 International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE, led by Minister of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife Evelyn Ndlovu.
The outcomes of the Congress will inform Zimbabwe's conservation agenda, promoting sustainable development and environmental justice for the benefit of its people and planet.

Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Rural Development, Anxious Masuka, says Zimbabwe is targeting 100% ad...
07/10/2025

Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Rural Development, Anxious Masuka, says Zimbabwe is targeting 100% adoption of the Pfumvudza/Intwasa model in the 2026 farming season to combat climate change impacts.
The Pfumvudza program uses conservation agriculture (planting basins, mulching) to ensure long-term, sustainable food security, even amid extreme weather.
Speaking at the official opening of the 4th African Plant Breeders Association Conference in Victoria Falls, Masuka said conservative climate models predict a potential 33% reduction in yield for rain-fed maize production, Zimbabwe’s staple crop by 2050.
He said Zimbabwe, through its Agriculture, Food Systems and Rural Transformation Strategy, is focusing on climate-smart agriculture, which includes the Pfumvudza/Intwasa, agro-ecological tailoring of crops and a drive for irrigation expansion.
“The wholesome adoption of these practices aims to have 100% adoption of Pfumvudza/Intwasa in the 2026 season and increase the area under irrigation from 175 000 hectares in 2020 to 496 000 hectares by 2030,” Masuka said.
The Minister highlighted that Zimbabwe, like several Southern African countries, is predicted to become drier in the decades ahead.
“Climate change is real. We see this manifested as more frequent droughts, extreme heat and floods,” he said.

Minister of Mines and Mining Development Winston Chitando says the mining industry should adopt ESG principles, embrace ...
07/10/2025

Minister of Mines and Mining Development Winston Chitando says the mining industry should adopt ESG principles, embrace green technologies, and commit to value addition.
“This involves a critical shift towards integrating robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, adopting green technologies and digital transformation for efficiency, and promoting economic diversification through local beneficiation and value addition,” he said, addressing the media ahead of the 28th edition of Mine Entra 2025.
Chitando said the 2025 Mine Entra should move the industry forward through practical solutions and partnerships.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Zimbabwe’s heightened vulnerability to climate change-induced extreme weather...
06/10/2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Zimbabwe’s heightened vulnerability to climate change-induced extreme weather events places mitigation and adaptation efforts high on the government’s climate agenda.
The fund said economic activity recovered in the first half of 2025, driven by better climate conditions, record-high gold prices, and sustained workers’ remittances inflows.

The Zimbabwe National Water Authority reports that the average national dam level was around 80% as of late September, s...
01/10/2025

The Zimbabwe National Water Authority reports that the average national dam level was around 80% as of late September, significantly above the average level recorded at the same time last year. This follows an above-average 2024/25 rainy season, which improved water availability and access in many areas compared to the same time last year.
Tugwi-Mukosi – 97.4%
Lake Mutirikwi – 89.3%
Manyame – 74.8%
Osborne – 69.5%
Mazvikadei – 66.4%
Manyuchi – 92.7%
Manjirenji – 72.1%
Sebakwe – 39.2%
Chivero – 59.7%
Insiza – 44.2%
Zhovhe – 85.9%
Siya – 78.3%
Inyankuni – 9.1%
Arcadia – 90.1%
Mtshabezi – 81.8%
Upper Ncema – 44.3%
Mzingwane – 30.2%
Mazowe – 16.4%
Bubi-Lupane – 78.0%
Mwenje – 5.6%
Masembura – 88.5%
Silalabuhwa – 70. 3 %
Lower Ncema – 6.5%
Harava – 21.9%
Upper Insiza – 46.1%
Seke – 72.8%

The global economy is recovering, but Africa is facing a critical juncture, UN Under-Secretary-General and ECA Executive...
30/09/2025

The global economy is recovering, but Africa is facing a critical juncture, UN Under-Secretary-General and ECA Executive Secretary Claver Gatete said at the UNGA Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
He said the continent is battling massive debt, deep inequality, and the existential threat of climate change.
“How can we speak of fairness when Africa, the region contributing least to climate change, receives less than 3% of global climate finance? There must be change,” Gatete said.

ZB Bank has become the first bank in Zimbabwe to achieve the Sustainable Standards Certification Initiative (SSCI), awar...
26/09/2025

ZB Bank has become the first bank in Zimbabwe to achieve the Sustainable Standards Certification Initiative (SSCI), awarded by the European Organisation for Sustainable Development.
The SSCI Sustainability Certification signifies that ZB Bank has holistically integrated environmental, social, and economic sustainability into its core business, committing to value-driven, resilient, and responsible banking practices. The certification is a standard that certifies the bank's ambition to drive a green, inclusive economy by making sustainable profits that benefit society and the planet.

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