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

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports Zimbabwe to prepare for the National Agricultural and Livestock Census

The agricultural and livestock census project design and implementation is set to fill the structural agricultural statistics gaps for evidence-based agrifood systems transformation

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing technical assistance to the Government of Zimbabwe in developing a National Agricultural and Livestock Census (NALC) Plan of Action. FAO is also supporting the Government to compile and update its national food balance sheet (FBS) while developing an…

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) |

National Adaptation Plans: Building Resilience in a Changing Climate

64 countries have submitted their NAPs to UN Climate Change, including most recently Azerbaijan, Spain, the United States and Zimbabwe; additionally, Uganda has submitted two sectoral NAPs

National plans to adapt to the escalating impacts of climate change are a necessity for every country. Whether developed or developing, countries worldwide are increasingly recognizing the threat posed by rising temperatures and extreme weather events and prioritizing climate resilience to safeguard lives, livelihoods and economies. Beyond immediate protection, these…

Mukuru

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Mukuru launches mobile wallet in Zimbabwe to bolster financial inclusion

This is the first development since Mukuru was awarded a deposit taking license in the country

Next-generation financial services platform Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com) has launched a mobile wallet in Zimbabwe called Mukuru Wallet. The secure digital store of value follows Mukuru’s award of a Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution (DTMFI) licence in Zimbabwe by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. Building on Mukuru’s trusted capabilities, which support more than three-million…

FAO Regional Office for Africa
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Zimbabwe: Weir dams bring hope to rural communities struggling with water scarcity

The weir dams are part of a larger initiative by FAO, the Government of Zimbabwe, and USAID-BHA, to construct and rehabilitate key infrastructure

Rural communities in Zimbabwe have long grappled with the challenge of accessing reliable water sources, a problem exacerbated by the impacts of climate change. However, a new initiative led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe and USAID's Bureau…

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

Restoring Hope: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) support to revitalize livestock farming in Zimbabwe

The project is currently rehabilitating 40 dip tanks and drilling 20 boreholes in six districts - Chirumhanzu, Shurugwi, Mberengwa, Zvishavane, Insiza and Umzingwane districts

For the farming communities in Zimbabwe, cattle are the backbone of their livelihoods and way of life. These animals provide draught power for ploughing, a source of income, and a means to pay for children's education. But in recent years, the community has faced devastating losses as aging dip tanks…

Delegation of the European Union to Zimbabwe
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European Union and Culture Fund Continue to Empower Zimbabwean Artists with 8 More Awarded Grants with Focus on Disability Inclusion

These grants, ranging from USD $4,000.00 to USD $10,000.00, aim to empower creatives across the country’s ten provinces

The Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe, is pleased to announce the awarding of grants totalling USD $62,589.00 to 8 additional projects across the arts and culture sector in Zimbabwe. These grants, ranging from USD $4,000.00 to USD $10,000.00, aim to empower creatives across  the…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

Nourishing futures: School feeding and food assistance transform lives in Binga, Zimbabwe

With support from the IFRC, the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, provides immediate relief and works to foster long-term resilience

In Zimbabwe’s arid Binga district, the effects of the country’s worst drought in decades are etched into every corner of life. Rivers have run dry, livestock lie lifeless, and for many families, resilience is all that stands between survival and despair. With support from the IFRC, the Zimbabwe Red Cross…

Mukuru
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Mukuru’s Awarding of Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution (DTMFI) Licence - a Boost for Financial Inclusion in Zimbabwe

This important achievement enables Mukuru to expand on its mission of driving financial inclusion in the country

Mukuru to drive adoption of digital financial solutions with support of its extensive booth and agent network DTMFI license to amplify Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Inclusion Strategy Cost reduction benefits to be felt by SMEs, women, youth and rural communities Next-generation financial services provider Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com) has been awarded…

planetGOLD Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe Kicks-Off Project to Reduce Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining

The planetGOLD Zimbabwe project aims to reduce mercury use by 4.85 tonnes over five years and support 7,500 artisanal miners

Zimbabwe’s government is taking action to support a more responsible artisanal gold mining sector, launching a $23.7 million USD project to reduce mercury across mine sites in the country. A toxic chemical used to extract gold from ore, mercury damages the lungs, skin, and eyes. The chemical can travel far…

Mukuru

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How Mukuru is reshaping aid disbursements, payroll and bulk commercial payments in Malawi and Zimbabwe

International NGOs, like Action Contre la Faim, have partnered with Mukuru to deliver cash transfers to remote households via Mukuru’s mobile disbursement service

Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com) is a leading next-generation financial services platform that offers affordable and reliable financial services to a customer base of over 16-million people across Africa, Asia and Europe. The company, dedicated to continuously building a strong, reliable and resilient financial payments infrastructure to allow its customers to access new…