Circumstances under which flexible bridging finance makes all the difference
This presents challenges in harvesting and storing the commodities in ways that extend shelf life and preserve nutritional elements.
By Charles Dhewa
Mar. 19, 2025
Superficial value addition may not transform indigenous food systems
Refining business models for each social enterprise can also make a difference.
By Charles Dhewa
Feb. 26, 2025
Biofortification offers hope in the face of climate-induced malnutrition
Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and increased exposure to pests and diseases are putting immense pressure on agricultural systems.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Feb. 8, 2025
How to integrate indigenous knowledge systems into modern science
Creatively bridging the gap between formality and informality will open avenues for connecting food supply and demand in more efficient ways that reduce losses.
By Charles Dhewa
Feb. 5, 2025
Using indigenous science to show the benefits of consuming indigenous food
Hotels, hospitals and other corporates that silently procure commodities from territorial markets should openly provide corporate support to these markets.
By Charles Dhewa
Jan. 29, 2025
Zim livestock sector on road to recovery
The government also implemented the Livestock Emergency Assistance and Preparedness (LEAPS) programme, ensuring sustainability and productivity of the livestock sector.
By Ophar Mavuri and Lee Musaidzi
Jan. 23, 2025
‘Access to food markets to be constrained till May 2025’
This is because some livestock, especially cattle, will not have fully recovered following the extended drought since late 2023.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 7, 2024
Market confidence in ZiG low. . . as Fews Net projects constrained urban household purchasing power
According to Fews Net, this year’s drought, poor macro-economic and market conditions continue to drive acute food insecurity concerns in Zimbabwe.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 4, 2024
Cattle die, livelihood activities limited as water challenges persist: Fews Net
In its food security update for September, FewsNet said the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Phase 3 crisis was now widespread throughout the country.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Oct. 3, 2024
