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AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) board has approved a US$25 million grant for Zimbabwe to support rural communities severely affected by climate change.

By Business Reporter 5h ago

AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities

AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has backed a new financial architecture aimed at leveraging the balance sheets of African development finance institutions (DFIs) to mobilise resources

By Business Reporter 5h ago

AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap

Privatisation on steroids

The State is going full neoliberal without any attempts to hide its intentions

By Paidamoyo Muzulu 11h ago

After brother’s death by croc, fisherman finds safety in floating nets

“He was attacked by a crocodile and died from the injuries. It took us two days to find his body. That was the worst experience of my life.”

By Vanessa Gonye 11h ago

After brother’s death by croc, fisherman finds safety in floating nets

Mat’land, Masvingo communities to benefit from US$25m climate fund

The funding, approved by the Bank’s board of directors, will support the Zimbabwe Agricultural Climate Resilient and Vulnerability Reduction Project (ACRES),

By Sharon Sibindi 11h ago

Mat’land, Masvingo communities to benefit from US$25m climate fund

UNDP Zimbabwe reaches 3.7m through health, energy push

UNDP Resident Representative Ayodele Odusola said the impact is “visible in people’s daily lives” across health, energy, agriculture and justice.

By Nhau Mangirazi Apr. 24, 2026

UNDP Zimbabwe reaches 3.7m through health, energy push

Education ministry launches learners chatbot

The minister said the initiative aligns with Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy, aiming to enhance education delivery, promote digital inclusion

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 23, 2026

Education ministry launches learners chatbot

UNDP, ZIDA rally private capital at ZITF dialogue

UNDP Resident Representative Ayodele Odusola said Zimbabwe’s trajectory hinges on capital that delivers jobs, resilience and structural transformation.

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 23, 2026