Here are my thoughts on the introduction of Zimbabwe's ZiG currency.

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In this article I outline the food security crisis. I highlight the importance of disaster risk management, policy framing and the provision of timeous and correct information to avert disasters. cite.org.zw/the-perpetual-…

Zimbabwe has declared a state of emergency on food security barely a month after assuring the nation that food stocks were in excess. There is need to provide correct information to strengthen disaster mitigation efforts.

What kind of news is this, the media should give evidence based news. Let them communicate the truth climate change doesn't need propaganda. It doesn't work

1/4 Today, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a State of Disaster following a poor 2023/24 #agriculture season, emphasizing that 2.7 million people need #FoodAid and highlighting that #Zim needs at least USD 2 billion for interventions to alleviate food shortages.

Zimbabwe has declared a state of disaster over a drought that has left over more than 2.5 million people facing hunger.

It becomes the third country in southern Africa - after Zambia and Malawi - to declare an emergency.

The president of Zimbabwe has declared a state of emergency following the El nino induced drought. False information weakens disaster mitigation efforts as seen below.

Severe whirlwind affected 50 households in Ward 11, Mbire in Nov 2023

This highlights the need for robust early warning systems and community preparedness

Urge Zim to prioritize the Disaster Risk Management Bill #ACTonDRMBill Ministry of Local Government and Public Works John Basera Ministry of Public Service, Labour &Social Welfare Environment, Climate and Wildlife

The Indaba is running under the theme ‘Access to information for local development’ and seeks to promote access to information from rural district councils as provided for under the new Freedom of Information Act which was gazetted on the 1st of July 2020. #CommunityMediaIndaba

In this article Rocca Roselilly Ushewokunze argues that disasters affect women more than other groups. She calls for a DRM and Civil protection bill that recognise effective women participation at all levels.

Climate hazards are on the increase.There is urgent need for climate action to cushion vulnerable groups.

It was an honour to meet the Class of 2024 where I got to share my experiences as an Accounterprenuer and the work we are doing in food systems transformation.

I had the honour to talk about food insecurity being a threat to personal and state security.

'The concepts of food security and food sovereignty are both critical in ensuring access to safe, nutritious and appropriate foods. I think I'm more concerned with food Sovereignty, it's important to increase food production, efficiency and distribution of food to address hunger…

In this article Rocca Roselilly Ushewokunze argues that disasters affect women more than other groups. She calls for a DRM and Civil protection bill that recognise effective women participation at all levels.

Happening now!Youth symposium on Agroecology. Young farmers are meeting to discuss the use of agroecology in the attainment of food sovereignty. The current El nino effect is being felt in Southern Africa and Zimbabwe has not been spared.

Action 24 at the Symposium: “Youth Empowerment for Climate Justice in Zimbabwe: Harnessing the Power of Agroecology for Climate Resilience in Zimbabwe during the El Nino Season and Beyond” # Youth in agroecology
@YveZim-org young volunteers for the environment PELUM Zimbabwe Climate Action Network International (CAN) Action24Regional Rocca Roselilly Ushewokunze Food Justice Network

I am attending the deliberations on the Mutapa Investment Fund. The policy note is being convened by Accountability Lab Zimbabwe with an aim to improve accountability and democratizing the fund. The Mutapa Investment Fund was amended and rebranded from the Sovereign Wealth Fund.

The 2023- 2024 season is not looking good for communal farmers who rely on rain fed agriculture. The El nino effect is being felt in most parts of Zimbabwe. There is need to move away from hybridised seeds to OPV and farm saved seed that are more resilient to climate change.

Hello folks, this is my last blog for 2023.

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