Farm mechanisation fails to boost irrigation production capacity
ZIMBABWE’s large-scale irrigation schemes remain underutilised, threatening national food security as the country battles the devastating climate change effects.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Sep. 17, 2025
Rotary Club of Belmont bails out vulnerable groups in Matabeleland region
The project director, Victoria Mungwena, told Southern Eye that they have set up homes for expectant mothers in areas such as Esigodini and Sigola.
By Nizbert Moyo
Aug. 30, 2025
New sugar mill for Chiredzi
The high rail tranport cost severely erode profits and render operations unsustainable.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 5, 2025
The success story of Mwenezi villagers fighting hunger, poverty
“ALONE we can do so little; together we can do so much,” Helen Keller an American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer once said.
By Vanessa Gonye
Mar. 22, 2025
Vandalism, theft at Mberengwa irrigation scheme irk benefactor
The armoured cables used for power generation, are connected from a transformer to engines that pump water from the dam for irrigation purposes.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 15, 2024
Silalatshani irrigation runs dry
There are over 800 farmers with at least two hectares each on which they produce maize, beans and other crops at the irrigation scheme.
By Nizbert Moyo
Sep. 8, 2024
Winter wheat now a food security crop: ED
Collectively, Sadc appealed for US$5,5 billion in assistance to feed millions affected by the drought.
By Problem Masau
May. 21, 2024
Redesigning Zim’s water policy
Sewage treatment plants are also problematic in that they consume a lot of electricity and function on expensive equipment, which can be difficult to replace.
By Kevin Tutani
Apr. 19, 2024
