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
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Farmers in disaster-prone Matabeleland embrace insurance
The Farmer’s Basket Insurance product is an initiative of the Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ), supported by the Insurance and Pensions Commission.
By Pamenus Tuso
May. 4, 2025
TIMB dismantles 2 corruption syndicates
At its peak in 2023, tobacco contributed over US$900 million in export earnings, supporting thousands of livelihoods, especially in rural communities.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Apr. 18, 2025
ZCFU rolls out nationwide artificial insemination plan
Government interventions in recent years such as the Command Livestock Programme and the establishment of Agricultural Innovation Hubs have sought to revitalise the sector.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Apr. 17, 2025
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Outrage over US$500 land levy for ‘new farmers’
In 2020, President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed a US$3,5 billion compensation agreement with Andrew Pascoe, representing the Commercial Farmers Union.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Apr. 13, 2025
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Binga MP pushes for land rights reforms
Cumanzala said the land reform programme of 2000 did not correct some colonial era policies which left communal farmers without title deeds.
By Patricia Sibanda
Apr. 3, 2025
The value of bringing dignity and respect back to the farming profession
Such training-the-trainer models have outlived their relevance because many farmers are more knowledgeable and innovative than extension officers.
By Charles Dhewa
Apr. 2, 2025
When and why capacity to produce is more important than land ownership
Many farmers who have land lack other resources like knowledge, markets and critical skills. That is why advisory services on natural resource utilisation are badly needed.
By Charles Dhewa
Mar. 26, 2025
Harnessing the digital shovel: How Zimbabwean smallholder farmers can cultivate prosperity in a changing climate
Zimbabwe can explore similar systems to enhance the competitiveness of its agricultural products in both domestic and international markets.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Mar. 16, 2025
