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World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Japan Supports Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture in Zimbabwe

The three-year project will enhance food security and resilience for smallholder farmers by establishing water-based infrastructure, developing value chains, and strengthening agricultural extension service capacity

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 5.1 million from the Government of Japan to support 37,000 climate-affected smallholder farmers across five districts in Zimbabwe. The three-year project will enhance food security and resilience for smallholder farmers by establishing water-based infrastructure, developing value chains, and…

EnergyNet Ltd.

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Unlocking Opportunities and Driving Progress: Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit

Under the official patronage of Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Energy and Power Development for 2024, the summit will unveil energy project plans from both countries

The Zimbabwe-Zambia (Zim-Zam) Energy Projects Summit will take place from November 18-20, 2024, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and could not be more timely. With the governments of both countries making innovative structural changes to make energy projects more bankable, appetite for investment is high. This is the opportunity to secure…

The Zimbabwe Advocate
Source: The Zimbabwe Advocate |

A Step Toward Stability: Nyusi’s Commitment to Peaceful Transition Sets Example for Mozambique and Africa

By pledging to transfer power peacefully, Nyusi breaks from this pattern, underscoring a culture of governance that values institutional integrity, stability, and public trust over personal ambition

In a powerful demonstration of democratic integrity, Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi has pledged to step down amid the country’s ongoing political crisis, promising a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Daniel Chapo. This commitment, a rare decision in a region where political transitions are often marked by strife, is a…

FAO Regional Office for Africa
Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa |

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), French Embassy and the Government of Zimbabwe launch “Nourish and Thrive” project addressing the impacts of El Niño-induced drought

A milestone for improving child nutrition, household food security, and resilience in rural communities

In a significant strengthened partnership, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the French Embassy in Zimbabwe have joined efforts with the Government in launching the “Nourish and Thrive” project. This project addresses critical nutrition and food security needs in drought-affected areas, supporting rural households impacted…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health

Enhancing policy and decision-making is also crucial by integrating climate change considerations into national health policies and strategies to ensure that health is prioritized in climate action plans

Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance climate resilience within health systems and address the profound health impacts of climate change on the continent. The Harare Declaration, endorsed during the first Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC), calls for immediate and collaborative…

African Union (AU)
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African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson's statement in support of End of Sanctions against the Republic of Zimbabwe

The Chairperson remains concerned by the negative impact of continued sanctions against the Republic of Zimbabwe to the country’s socio-economic development and recovery efforts

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat renews the African Union call for the immediate and unconditional lifting of all remaining sanctions imposed against the Republic of Zimbabwe, and in support of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) commemoration of SADC Anti-Sanctions Day. The Chairperson acknowledges the…

World Health Organzation (WHO) - Zimbabwe
Source: World Health Organzation (WHO) - Zimbabwe |

Zimbabwe Establishes Local Laboratory for Polio Surveillance

With financial and technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the newly renovated laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art technology testing equipment and staffed by highly trained personnel

In a significant step towards strengthening its public health infrastructure, Zimbabwe established a dedicated laboratory for the analysis of polio samples collected through environmental surveillance (ES). Previously, these samples were sent to South Africa for testing, resulting in a turnaround time of approximately 21 days. With financial and technical support…

UNFPA - East and Southern Africa
Source: UNFPA - East and Southern Africa |

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) supports stepped-up efforts to prevent adolescent pregnancy in Zimbabwe

Pregnancy and childbirth are among the world’s top drivers of preventable death for adolescent girls

“I had sex thinking he loved me. But when I fell pregnant, I saw a very unexpected side of him,” 20-year-old Olivia Nyangasi told UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.  Ms. Nyangasi had never been taught how to practice safe sex. At 17, she became pregnant; but…

Internet Society
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Internet Society Events Highlight the Importance of Encryption for Online Safety and Security

By promoting awareness and providing training on encryption, grassroots organizers are empowering communities to take control of their digital security

In support of Global Encryption Day on 21 October 2024, events are being organized across Africa by Internet Society (www.InternetSociety.org) chapters in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Benin to educate and train individuals on the importance of encryption in protecting data and privacy.   End-to-end encryption is…

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African Development Bank Group Appoints Moono Mupotola as Deputy Director General for Southern Africa

Mupotola managed the African Development Fund’s Regional Operations Envelope and oversaw the Bank’s regional project preparation facility

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Moono Mupotola, as Deputy Director General for the Southern Africa Regional Development, Integration and BusinessDelivery Office, effective 16th October 2024.  Mupotola, a Zambian national, brings over 25 years of development experience across Africa to her new role. Her expertise spans infrastructure development,…