Between a rock and a hard place: Mutoko farmers bear the brunt of gold rush
The once-fertile land that sustained generations has been transformed into pits and gulleys as farming is increasingly becoming difficult due to droughts interspersed with floods.
By Linda Mujuru
Feb. 15, 2026
Hwange MP bemoans foreigners’ exploitation of natural resources.
THE proliferation of mines across Zimbabwe has led to exploitation of Zimbabwe’s natural resources and degradation of the environment with little to no development.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 23, 2025
Pollinator revolution brings renewed hope for Kariba farmer
Among the seed inputs was the coriander that attracts pollinators due to its small, white flowers, which are a good source of nectar and pollen. I planted these around the plot.
By Caroline Chiimba
May. 21, 2025
Tobacco farming: Key driver of climate change
Deforestation is one of the drivers of environmental degradation and climate change and yet it is seen by some as a livelihood.
By Tapiwa Gomo
Jan. 14, 2024
Transitioning to ‘Green Enterprises’
In present-day, consumer preferences have shifted towards a green lifestyle following awareness of numerous environmental sustainability issues.
By Farai Nhekairo
Dec. 25, 2023
Our lives mean nothing
When new mineral wealth is discovered in impoverished Zimbabwe, the hope of many is ignited, and there is a rush of sorts by treasure hunters.
By Masimba Manyanya
Oct. 20, 2023
Tillage and climate change: Cultivating change
However, the heavy reliance on tillage raises concerns over its long-term impacts and prompts a reconsideration of alternative approaches.
By Takudzwanashe Mundenga
Aug. 2, 2023
The nexus between natural resources plunder and harmonised elections
During the 2013 elections in Zimbabwe, the issue of diamond mining and natural resource governance featured prominently in the campaign.
By Tracy Mutowekuziva
Jul. 28, 2023
Let‘s stop environmental degradation
OFTENTIMES we see land disturbance or damage caused by sand poachers, quarry stone crushers, illegal miners.
By Amh Voices
Feb. 20, 2023
