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Press Releases
Transforming Lives: Solar Mini-Grid Lights Up Remote Zimbabwe Village

A new solar mini-grid and green village model has been commissioned, bringing clean electricity to over 100 homes and businesses. This project, valued at nearly…

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Remarks at the Commissioning of the Hakwata Village 200kW solar mini-grid

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UNDP and Ministry of Health and Child Care Celebrate Landmark Handover of NatPharm Warehouse in Masvingo

The newly commissioned NatPharm warehouse in Masvingo, funded by the Global Fund and supported by UNDP, marks a major milestone in Zimbabwe’s healthcare…

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The Impact of the Climate Adaptation Water Energy Programme (CAWEP)

CAWEP focuses on the development of climate-resilient multiple-use water and renewable energy infrastructure in vulnerable communities. The primary goal is to…

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Collective Action Key to Addressing Environmental Challenges

UNDP Zimbabwe Resident Representative, Dr. Ayodele Odusola, emphasised the critical need for collective action to address environmental challenges at the launch…

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Building Climate Resilience of Vulnerable (GCF)

The Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ), in partnership with UNDP, is implementing a seven-year project, Building the climate resilience for vulnerable agricultural livelihoods in Southern Zimbabwe. The objective of the project is to strengthen the resilience of agricultural livelihoods of vulnerable communities, particularly women, in southern Zimbabwe in the face of increasing climate risks and impacts.

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Climate Adaptation Water and Energy Infrastructure Programme (CAWEP)

This project will support the development of climate resilient, multiple water use and renewable energy infrastructure in vulnerable communities of Zimbabwe to enable continued access to water for productive and household use, including during droughts and floods, and improved access to clean and affordable energy to support economic activities to support more sustainable livelihoods’ outcomes.

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Climate Promise 2

Climate Promise supports countries to mobilize both public and private investments to realize NDC targets while also simultaneously achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. A key lesson from Climate Promise 1 was that more included NDCs tend to be more ambitious. Inclusive stakeholder engagement and strong partnerships will help deliver on NDCs while supporting all actors to be agents of change and continuing to advocate for ambition. The project will also empower marginalized groups, such as women and youth, to bring their unique voices, leadership, and skills to NDC implementation.

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Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria

The Global Fund HIV grant (2021 - 2023) is designed Towards Ending AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030. The project is aligned with Zimbabwe's National Health Strategy (2021 - 2025) and the Zimbabwe HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan, ZNASP III (2021 - 2025). The project also aligns with the National Development Strategy 1, NDS 1 (2021 - 2025). In Zimbabwe, HIV prevalence by sex is most pronounced among young adults (those aged 20-24 years), in which HIV prevalence is three times higher among young women (8.1%) than young men (2.7%).

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Zambezi Valley Biodiversity Project

Zimbabwe has a remarkably high level of biodiversity and is home to all the “Big Five”. However, the country faces challenges to sustainable development associated with biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and consequences of climate change. The GEF 6 Project aims to promote an integrated landscape approach to managing wildlife resources, carbon, and ecosystem services in the face of climate change in the protected areas and community lands of Zimbabwe's Mid to Lower Zambezi Regions.

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Energy Offer

The project aims to accelerate access to sustainable, affordable, energy achievement in Zimbabwe. The initial investment will be used to initialize energy transition strategy as part of the Country Programme Document climate, energy policy support, institutional and systems strengthening, and innovative financing for green economy.

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16 pupils fail to write grade seven examinations in mbire

Sixteen pupils at Monozi Primary School in Mbire district failed to sit for the grade seven examinations last week due to early child marriages. One of the school teachers revealed this during the first session of the mobile one-stop centres at Monozi Primary School.

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Mobile One-Stop Centre Eases Referral Pathway Hurdles for Mbire GBV Survivors

At the height of COVID-19 in 2021, when she was only 17 and about to sit for her ordinary-level examinations, Tracy Mushonga (not her real name) from Nyakatsa B1 Village in Mbire, Mashonaland Central was impregnated. She dropped out of school and went to live with her husband. A few months into her marriage, Tracey realised all was not rosy as her husband would physically abuse her daily.

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BCC, UNDP partner to set up MSMEs trade hub in Bulawayo

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is working towards setting up a local authority trade hub to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the city. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the African Continental Free Trade Area 9AfCFTA)

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IPPs get guarantees for solar funding

The objective of this initiative is to reduce the energy access gap between the urban and rural population leaving no one behind in our quest to achieve universal access to sustainable and modern energy in Zimbabwe by 2030. The project is implemented by the Government and UNDP with financial support from the United Kingdom's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and the Rural Electrification Fund

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200 KW Solar grid commissioed

The project is set to transform several lives of the Hwakwata rural community under Chief Musikavanhu with electricity and potable water. Living standards for villagers located about 50km from Checheche growth point in Chipinge, a few kilometres from the Mozambican border will improve significantly.

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Solar power drivers rural industrialisation in Hakwata

The Government of Zimbabwe, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, have installed a massive solar microgrid in Hakwata village, Chipinge.

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UNDP Featured

Report

2023 Annual Report

2023's SDG halfway point revealed both progress and challenges for Zimbabwe. Undeterred, we doubled down on impactful initiatives, empowering farmers, girls, health facilities, and communities. Read how we're connecting people, resources, and ideas for a sustainable future. #2030Goals

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Doubling Down on A Year of Resilience and Progress

UNDP Zimbabwe’s 2023 Achievements

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Jotsholo Abattoir Study Tour

The Burkina Faso delegation led by the Governor of the Sahel Region under the Ministry in Charge of Decentralization visited UNDP on 20-24 November 2023. The field visit to Jotsholo Abattoir in Lupane was jointly facilitated by UNDP and the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries Lands Water and Rural Development (MLAFLWRD). The delegation comprised of 4 members from Burkina Faso.

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Towards achieving inclusive sustainable development

By embedding disability inclusion into national policies, fostering inclusive and accessible service delivery, ensuring accessibility, promoting economic empowerment, and establishing robust monitoring and accountability mechanisms, will contribute to a more inclusive world where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive. As the global community works towards the 2030 Agenda, it is imperative to recognize and address the unique challenges faced by persons with disabilities, ensuring their full participation in sustainable development efforts.

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Bridging Global Goals

By harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation, we can overcome the challenges ahead and work towards a future where the principles of the SDGs are not just aspirations but lived realities for all. Together, we can bridge global goals and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.

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Media training enhances the quality of election coverage

Through the UNDP ZIMECO2 support, 900 media professionals across the country received training on media professionalism and election reporting. The training contributed to a conducive media operating environment and improved media coverage of the 2023 Harmonized Elections as commended by one Election Observer Mission report.

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80 percent of people globally want stronger climate action by governments according to UN Development Programme survey

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.

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Our Impact

1.1 million

People

supported with climate-smart agriculture inputs and technical capacity to help improve agricultural productivity.

447

Solar-powered boreholes

installed at health facilities to provide safe water access at for staff and patients

270,000

Tree seedlings

nurtured and planted in the 2023/24 tree planting season.

150

Households

that have switched to using clean cooking energy after biogas digesters were installed.

10

Megawatts

Cumulative power generated by solar systems installed in over 1,050 health facilities to power critical medical processes

64

Small businesses

generating income and creating employment from 8 solar powered kiosks, generating 220 kilowatts of power

302,000

Small holder farmers

receiving regular tailored weather information

5,000

households reached

through 386 Village Savings and Lending groups as part of women's economic empowerment

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UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

UNDP is working for a Zimbabwe that is empowered and more resilient to create and sustain growth that will improve people’s lives.