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Different contexts, common aspirations: Why the stories we tell young people matter

The United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) 2026 Demographic Futures Survey reinforces this message.

By Fungayi Antony Sox Aug. 16, 2026

Different contexts, common aspirations: Why the stories we tell young people matter

Why behaviour should be the true measure of climate communication in Zimbabwe

Communication has long been recognised as a tool for influencing attitudes and behavior.

By Takudzwa Gochero Aug. 16, 2026

Why behaviour should be the true measure of climate communication in Zimbabwe

When citizens act, climate change becomes a collective fight

Citizen activism will not solve climate change by itself. But without active citizens, even the strongest climate policies risk remaining words on paper.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Aug. 9, 2026

When citizens act, climate change becomes a collective fight

Oh, here comes the King

What are areas that received the least funding? The Environment, Climate and Wildlife ministry received a mere 11% of its budget allocation in the first half of the year.

By Paidamoyo Muzulu Aug. 8, 2026

Self-sufficiency is survival: The twin lessons of food and energy

Turning potential into resilience requires specific, unglamorous investment.

By Alexander Maune Aug. 4, 2026

Self-sufficiency is survival: The twin lessons of food and energy

How AgricTech cuts labour for Zim’s female farmers

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, “approximately 80% of women live in communal areas, where they constitute 61% of farmers and provide 70% of the labour.”

By IPS Aug. 2, 2026

How AgricTech cuts labour for Zim’s female farmers

Chatukuta turns climate innovation into rural opportunity

"We have stood the test of time through resilience, innovation and hard work. We survived covid-19 and other economic challenges because of discipline and consistency," said Chatukuta.

By Alfred Tembo Jul. 26, 2026

Chatukuta turns climate innovation into rural opportunity

ITGA chief demands better incomes for tobacco growers amid rising costs

Aranda called for collective action to improve growers’ livelihoods, particularly for small-scale farmers.

By Nhau Mangirazi Jul. 2, 2026

ITGA chief demands better incomes for tobacco growers amid rising costs

Forests under siege as climate pressures mount

WWF also noted that it planned to promote community-led conservation, habitat restoration and green livelihoods benefiting at least 22 000 households by 2030.

By Sharon Zebra Jul. 2, 2026