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Zimbabwe’s maize output falls short of bumper harvest promises

Zimbabwe harvested 1,8 million tonnes of maize this year, a sharp recovery from last year’s drought-hit crop, but well below the 2,3 million tonnes that the government had forecast.

By Staff Reporter 12h ago

Zimbabwe’s maize output falls short of bumper harvest promises

Zimbabwe breaks tobacco production record, farmers earn over US$1bn

Behind this success is a quiet, but powerful transformation in the way tobacco is grown in Zimbabwe.

By Rhyne Chikuni Oct. 9, 2025

Zimbabwe breaks tobacco production record, farmers earn over US$1bn

Call for stronger action as climate change threatens SRHR services.

First, budgets are being diverted away from SRHR to food relief, leaving communities without essential services.

By Moses Magadza Oct. 3, 2025

Call for stronger action as climate change threatens SRHR services.

Zim pushes for green economy

ZIMBABWEANS across the country have been challenged to act decisively on climate change amid warnings over recurring droughts, erratic rainfall and biodiversity loss,

By Nokuxola Mbangeni Sep. 26, 2025

Zim experiences food security gains

ZIMBABWE’S food security improved significantly in July this year driven by an above-average harvest

By Tael Mudzingwa Sep. 8, 2025

Zim faces favourable consecutive rainy season

They said income from ongoing crop sales was relatively low due to below-normal market demand, as many rural households were primarily consuming own-produced food.

By Staff Reporter Sep. 2, 2025

Zim faces favourable consecutive rainy season

Govt on alert for local food shortages: Muswere

Tobacco sales stood at a record of 354,4 million kilogrammes as at August 18 this year compared to 231 million kilogrammes sold at the same time last year, an increase of 53,07%.

By Sydney Kawadza Aug. 27, 2025