Archive for May 2026
The rescue dogs helping farmers fight theft and poaching
What began as an animal rescue challenge has evolved into an innovative working dog programme that is helping protect farms, livestock and wildlife across Zimbabwe. The Friend Animal Foundation (FAF) established its Patrol Dog Programme two years ago in response to growing pressure on its rescue facilities. With increasing numbers of abandoned and surrendered dogs…
Read MoreZimbabwe’s 2025/26 maize crop: strong planting, mixed season, harvest still provisional
Zimbabwe’s 2025/26 summer cropping season opened with a strong national planting effort, but the final maize harvest remains provisional as reaping continues across the country. Official and industry reports indicate that approximately 1,885,833 hectares of maize were planted, exceeding the national target of 1.8 million hectares and reaching about 105% of planned area (millingmea.com). This…
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