Zimbabwe
Human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe is a crisis: Who is in danger, where and why?
In the fishing villages along Lake Kariba in northern Zimbabwe, near the border with Zambia, everyday routines that should be ordinary – like collecting water, walking to the fields or casting a fishing net – now carry a quiet, ever-present fear. A new national analysis shows that human-wildlife conflict[...]
ProAgri Africa 116
Dear readers, As we prepare for the last few months of 2025, with summer approaching us very quickly, there’s a renewed energy in the air, the promise of a new season, new opportunities, and fresh challenges. Our cover story this month puts the spotlight on SARO Agro and their[...]
Zimbabwe, poverty, and Africa’s agricultural productivity issues
Zimbabwe has consistently been one of the food insecurity hotspots in the Southern African region, particularly during periods of drought. This meant that organisations such as the World Food Programme, amongst others, should always have the country on their radar, as a country that requires assistance. Many African countries import grain[...]
African cuisine part 6: Southern Africa-Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east. The country’s many ethnic groups and cultures, as well as the agricultural products produced in the country, contribute[...]
Mixed feelings as land preps begin in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is pulling out all the stops to court smallholders as cropping season begins amid muted activity from smallholder farmers. There are concerns that this planting season will be met with the same apathy seen in the last few years where poor rainfall forecasts and unusually long dry seasons[...]