Beyond cosmetic care: The critical importance of lip health
THE lips stand out as the most aesthetically and functionally prominent facial area, yet the most painful when afflicted.
By Patience Matambo
13h ago
Zim must stop exporting jobs
In the absence of this, tobacco may end up as another resource curse.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
13h ago
Accumulating and investing: Trajectories of change in Zim’s land reform areas
There is no simple pattern and there have been diverse outcomes following land reform — some succeeding, some failing and many somewhere in between and varying over time.
By Ian Scoones and Tapiwa Chatikobo
Jul. 10, 2025
ZMX, GMAZ partner to transform Zim’s grain marketing system
These forward contracts reduce the pressure for upfront payments by allowing delivery in smaller, manageable tranches aligned with processing needs.
By Ashton Ndakusiya and Concilia Mupezeni
Jul. 10, 2025
How can farmers be capacitated to deal with bad-faith market negotiators?
However, the biggest challenge for all farmers across the world is mastering market dynamics and what to do with excess produce.
By Charles Dhewa
Jun. 18, 2025
Be wary of intellectual property laws in agricultural production
The whole idea of intellectual property laws, which promote the systematic commodification of seeds, may also need to be brought into re-consideration.
By Kevin Tutani
Jun. 13, 2025
Forests at crossroads: Zim’s REDD+ dilemma and the fight for sustainable livelihoods
Local farmers in Kariba, Guruve and Gokwe are caught in a web of promises and disappointments, as they strive to protect their forests while seeking sustainable livelihoods.
By Tonderayi Matonho
May. 22, 2025
Why agricultural input suppliers should rethink their business models
They can build markets for farmers so that many farmers earn better incomes to be able to demand more seed and other inputs.
By Charles Dhewa
May. 14, 2025
Informality: An invitation to African universities and banks to do something with their knowledge
A key research theme that has been ignored by African universities and research institutions is changing consumer tastes and preferences.
By Charles Dhewa
May. 7, 2025
