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Agriculture Deputy Minister Declares Selling and GMO Maize Seed as Illegal

ZIMBABWE | Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Vangelis Haritatos, recently issued a stern warning against the illegal sale of genetically modified organism (GMO) maize seeds to farmers for planting, stating that perpetrators would face prosecution. Speaking to

May 7, 2024

Environment·Zimbabwe

Kwekwe at Risk of Collapse

A recent Government study, conducted by the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA), reveals the risk of collapse facing Kwekwe due to a network of illegal mining tunnels. These tunnels, stretching up to 1.5 kilometres beneath the city’s central business district

April 21, 2024

Heaps of uncollected garbage have become common at Mbare Musika 680x380

Environment·Zimbabwe

Harare Struggles with Garbage Crisis

Harare City is facing a mounting challenge with garbage collection, as the city generates nearly 1,000 tonnes of solid waste daily, while its fleet of 25 refuse trucks can only manage to collect 360 tonnes per day. This imbalance has worsened the

April 21, 2024

Malungwana village head Dumani and his wife Khulumoni Mhlanga get ready to dry their meat inside the kitchenin Esigodini Matabeleland South

Environment·Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Underground Meat Trade in the Face of January Disease Crisis

January Disease, also known as Theileriosis, is a cattle ailment transmitted by ticks. Since the start of the year, farmers in Matabeleland South have lost a staggering 11,200 cattle. Desperate to salvage their dwindling assets, these farmers have forged an alliance with

April 19, 2024

Environment·Middle East

Debate Arises on Cloud Seeding in UAE Floods

As desert nation of UAE grapples with unprecedented rainfall, causing flooding that wreaks havoc on highways and Dubai’s airport, speculation regarding the potential role of cloud seeding abound. On Wednesday, efforts to recover commenced after the heaviest rain ever recorded inundated Dubai

April 18, 2024

Chamisa argued that proactive measures such as dam development could have averted the hunger crisis

Environment·Zimbabwe Politics

Chamisa Slams Mnangagwa’s Delayed Response to Drought Crisis

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa criticized Emmerson Mnangagwa for his delayed declaration of a drought state of emergency, condemning the government’s failure to heed early warnings. Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially acknowledged the drought as a state of emergency on Wednesday, with Zimbabwe

April 5, 2024

Africa·Environment

Zimbabwe Declares Emergency Amid El Nino Drought

Zimbabwe has aligned with Zambia and Malawi in announcing a state of disaster in response to a crippling drought that is engulfing much of southern Africa. President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the emergency during a speech on Wednesday, urging for two billion dollars

April 4, 2024

Environment·South Africa·Technology

Western Cape invests nearly R7 billion in a comprehensive plan to make Riversdale the first town to be load shedding free

In a groundbreaking move, the Western Cape Government, in collaboration with the Hessequa Municipality, is spearheading efforts to eliminate load shedding in Riversdale. Premier Alan Winde, addressing the State of the Province, highlighted the detrimental impact of load shedding on the province’s

February 23, 2024

Al Kuwait leaves Cape Town habor for Iraq with around 19000 cows on board

Environment·international·South Africa

Al Kuwait Livestock Vessel Departs Today with 19,000 Cows Amid Concerns Over Onboard Welfare

Cape Town recently found itself embroiled in a contentious situation as the Al Kuwait livestock vessel, loaded with 19,000 live cattle enroute from Brazil to Iraq, stirred controversy and ignited concerns about animal welfare and live exports. Upon the ship’s arrival in

February 21, 2024

Kanye said his new album had been pushed back so he could "go and grab the soil" in Africa

Africa·Environment

Kanye West: ‘I’m going to Africa to Record’

Kanye West was supposed to release his ninth album, Yandhi, on Saturday he has given a good explanation as he said it would –, and it all has to do with Africa. Three days later, he’s appeared on Saturday Night Live and

October 2, 2018

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