Youths Unite to Transform Communities Through Clean-Up Campaigns
DT Correspondent Harare : In a remarkable display of dedication and community engagement, a local non-profit organization led by young individuals is making a positive impact on communities through their participation in monthly national clean-up campaigns. Let It Shine Youth Association, under the leadership Ms Hillary Chikunguru, recently took part in a successful clean-up campaign […]
Govt Implements Measures to Climate-Proof Livestock Sub-Sector
DT Correspondent Kadoma, Zimbabwe – In an effort to ensure sustainable herd growth amidst the challenges posed by climate change, the government has intensified measures to climate-proof the livestock sub-sector, according to a senior government official. Chief Director of the Research and Specialist Services Directorate Dr Dumisani Kutywayo highlighted these efforts during the two-day stakeholder […]
FAO, Govt Collaborate to Address Climate Action in Livestock Systems
DT Correspondent Kadoma, Zimbabwe – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is partnering with the Government of Zimbabwe to host a crucial validation workshop on the National Climate Action in Livestock Systems. The two-day workshop, held under the theme “Scaling-up climate actions to enhance nationally determined contributions (NDC) on climate and livestock,” brings together a […]
Jumbos Deaths in Zim Signal Crisis Amidst El Niño Phenomenon
DT Correspondent Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe – The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has issued a warning regarding a mounting crisis in Zimbabwe, as close to a dozen elephants have fallen victim to extreme temperatures in Hwange National Park. The El Niño weather pattern has triggered scorching hot weather conditions, resulting in the drying […]
‘Conserving Wildlife Can Help Mitigate Climate Change’ – IFAW
DT Correspondent The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) will be present at the upcoming COP28 in Dubai, urging governments and stakeholders to recognize the crucial role of wildlife conservation in addressing the urgent challenges posed by the climate crisis. The 28th Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) will […]
Zim Ranger Mpofu Honoured in London
DT Correspondent Zimbabwean ranger Jealous Mpofu has received a prestigious honor at the 11th Edition of the Tusk Conservation Awards in London for his remarkable efforts in saving painted dogs from the brink of extinction. Mpofu, who works as a ranger with Painted Dog Conservation (PDC), has been instrumental in advocating for awareness and protection […]
IFAW Highlights Nature-Based Solutions as Top Priority at COP28
DT Correspondent Harare: – As global temperatures continue to rise, this year’s COP28 global climate conference, scheduled from November 30 to December 12, is set to tackle the pressing issue of climate change. The conference comes at a time when the world is experiencing record-breaking levels of global warming, leading to extreme temperatures and cyclones. […]
Private Sector partners Govt to Strengthen Climate-Proof Agric
DT Correspondent In a significant effort to enhance climate-smart agriculture, private players have joined forces with the Government to scale up a design model aimed at combating droughts, economic instability, and the adverse effects of climate change. To tackle these pressing challenges and promote resilience-building initiatives, the Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Analysis Network (FANRPAN), […]
Zim to Push for Regenerative Agric at COP28
DT Correspondent Harare: – Zimbabwe is set to prioritise regenerative agriculture and advocate for its adoption at the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP28) on climate change. Speaking during a media workshop organized by Carboneg, Africa Voluntary Carbon Credits Market Forum (AVCCMF) chairperson Mr Kwanele Hlabangana said Zimbabwe’s push for regenerative agriculture at COP28 reflects the […]
Water Crisis Plagues Mutare City, Poses Health Threat
DT Correspondent MUTARE: – Mutare City is facing a severe water crisis, which is becoming a ticking time bomb for public health, following a major burst in its main Pungwe water transmission line last week. Most of the areas in the eastern border city, including low, high, and medium-density suburbs, as well as the central […]