rural development
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Climate
After 3 years in limbo, Tsholotsho’s Agritex officers finally have a home
After three years without proper housing, agricultural extension workers in Tsholotsho Ward 17 have moved into a new five-roomed block…
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Agriculture
Water harvesting key to resilience as farmers face unpredictable 2025–2026 season
Zimbabwean farmers and urban residents are being encouraged to adopt water harvesting practices as a vital strategy to combat recurring…
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Agriculture
Zimbabwe Defends Tobacco Farming Amid Record Output Ahead of COP 11
Zimbabwe has recorded its highest-ever tobacco output of 355 million kilograms, with the government pledging to expand the sector despite…
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Agriculture
Zimbabwe Surpasses Record Wheat Harvest
Zimbabwe has achieved another record wheat harvest, producing 578 059 tonnes from 110 543 hectares this season — a 511…
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entertainment
Lupane Giant Blanket Festival to Celebrate Local Talent
The Lupane Giant Blanket Festival, now in its 25th year, is set to bring together artists, farmers, and entrepreneurs at…
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Uncategorized
Road Rehabilitation Takes Centre Stage at Budget Consultation in Tsholotsho
Residents of Tsholotsho have urged the government to prioritize the rehabilitation of the Tsholotsho-Bulawayo road, citing its importance for boosting…
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Water Shortages Hamper Agricultural Innovation at Gwanda State University
Gwanda State University (GSU) in Matabeleland South is facing serious water shortages that have stalled critical agricultural innovation projects, threatening…
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Women, children, and gender
Lupane women lead the way in rural empowerment and inclusive leadership
In Lupane's Shabula village, women and youth are stepping into leadership roles, breaking traditional barriers and shaping inclusive rural development,…
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Women, children, and gender
Zimbabwe’s unfinished liberation: Women chart freedom beyond independence
Forty-five years after Zimbabwe’s independence, women in Matabeleland walk a tightrope between constitutional rights and cultural expectations. From courtrooms to…
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Tech
ZCC launches information hub in rural Lupane
In a landmark move to bridge the digital divide in rural Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has launched…
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