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Agriculture sustains millions of people in Zimbabwe, serving as a vital source of both food and income. But climate-related pressures affecting land, crops, rainfall patterns, and increasing pest outbreaks are threatening smallholder farmers’ harvests, leaving them food insecure. Scientists at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) in the capital, Harare, have teamed up with government […]
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The King Baudouin Foundation awards €250,000 to Friendship Bench, a Zimbabwe-founded model partnering with governments and organisations to implement low-cost, fully integrated mental health care worldwide. The King Baudouin Foundation has awarded the 2025-2026 KBF Africa Prize to Friendship Bench, in recognition of its pioneering work to expand access to affordable, evidence-based mental health care […]
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End Attacks; Respect Freedom of Expression Over Presidential Term Extension Zimbabwean authorities have harassed, abducted, and arbitrarily detained student leaders protesting a proposed constitutional amendment to extend presidential terms, Human Rights Watch said today. Constitutional Amendment No 3 would extend the terms of office for the president and members of parliament from five to seven […]
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Investigate Attacks, Protect Freedoms of Expression, Assembly Authorities in Zimbabwe have intensified their crackdown against critics of an effort by the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) party to push forward a constitutional amendment to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term of office, Human Rights Watch said today. The proposed amendment has attracted considerable opposition […]
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In a fervent call to action, Zimbabwean parliamentarian and human rights advocate Takudzwa Ngadziore has denounced a proposed draft bill to extend presidential term limits from five to seven years, branding it a “constitutional coup” and urging widespread resistance from citizens across all walks of life. This story is written and edited by Global South […]
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What You Need to Know Zimbabwe is a landlocked Southern African nation with deep historical roots, abundant natural resources, and a strong cultural identity. Home to one of Africa’s greatest ancient civilizations and some of the continent’s most iconic natural attractions, Zimbabwe has long played an important role in regional politics and trade. Today, the […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has conducted wide-spread research and consulting into Zimbabwe to assemble a thorough analysis of the country’s commerce, politics and society. Our researchers have real-time experience tracing the evolution of economic and political developments. A country with extensive resources and valuable human capital struggles against poor government […]
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Authorities Should Impartially Investigate, Prosecute Perpetrators In the early hours of August 30, unidentified perpetrators bombed the home of Job Sikhala, a prominent critic of Zimbabwe’s government. Video shared on social media and reviewed by researchers shows damage to Sikhala’s house, including to the windows, facade, roof, and a car parked outside. Sikhala reported that […]
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Stop Using Criminal Justice System to Repress Peaceful Activism A Zimbabwe court’s acquittal of three human rights activists on disorderly conduct charges more than a year after their arrest highlights the authorities’ misuse of the criminal justice system against dissidents, Human Rights Watch said today. Zimbabwean authorities should end politically motivated arrests and prosecutions of human […]
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is taking bold steps to modernize agrifood systems in Zimbabwe through the adoption of digital technologies. As part of its Fostering Digital Villages Initiative (FDiVi), FAO recently hosted a Digital Fair in Masvingo Province’s Bikita District, bringing technology directly to rural communities. The fair served […]
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