AquaZim

23/09/2026

12/09/2026

With IUCN – I just got recognized as one of their top fans!

12/09/2026

With Global Environment Facility – I just got recognized as one of their top fans!

11/09/2026

Aquaculture Zimbabwe and Food Plants International (FPI) conducted a joint community feasibility and needs assessment in Ward 3, Gutu District, to explore opportunities for partnership and support towards community resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

The visit brought together local leadership and community members to listen to their priorities and explore opportunities across the wider ward, including water access, irrigation, aquaculture, livestock and rangeland management, poultry, apiculture and other income-generating activities.

The community’s willingness to contribute and build on existing initiatives was encouraging. The visit also highlighted opportunities which could potentially support irrigation across several villages, subject to further assessment.

Strong partnerships are key to creating lasting impact. By bringing together different strengths, knowledge and resources, we can work alongside communities to develop solutions that respond to their priorities and create sustainable benefits. 🌱🤝

04/09/2026

🌾 Celebrating Farmer Success and Climate Resilience at the Gutu District Agricultural Show 🌱

Today, Aquaculture Zimbabwe had the privilege of attending and supporting the Gutu District Agricultural Show at Hwiru Primary School, a vibrant celebration of farmers, agricultural innovation, resilience and the important contribution of agriculture to food security and improved livelihoods.

The event was honoured by the presence of special guests from Chikomba District, together with various government departments, development partners and stakeholders who came together to support and celebrate the farming community.

Farmers proudly showcased their achievements across crop production, livestock, value addition and agricultural artefacts, providing a powerful reflection of the hard work, creativity and determination within Gutu’s farming communities.

The ICSP BRIC ZIM exhibited it's work through graduate lead farmers from Farmer Field Schools (FFS). These farmers had an opportunity to showcase the progress they have made through the knowledge, skills and support received under the project, particularly in climate-smart agriculture.

It was particularly encouraging to see the Mushaviri Farmer Field School graduate lead farmers confidently showcasing their success. Their achievements are a testament to what is possible when farmers are equipped with relevant knowledge, practical skills and continued support.

The Gutu District Development Coordinator was thrilled to witness the excellent work and progress of the Mushaviri FFS lead farmers and acknowledged the continued positive contributions of Aquaculture Zimbabwe, alongside other development partners working in Gutu District, towards food security, resilience and improved livelihoods. The agricultural show provided more than an opportunity to exhibit produce and innovations it created a platform for farmers to share experiences and learn from one another.

02/09/2026

At the heart of our work are people leading change in their own communities.

The stories that stayed with us from 2025:

💸 Local and national organisations in developing a home-grown pooled fund to finance faster crisis response
🫱🏽‍🫲🏽 Health workers and communities working together in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to respond to Ebola outbreak
🌱 Farmers in receiving drought-resilient seeds early, avoiding losses as drought conditions worsened
⚠️ Community in designing its own early warning system with automated warnings in the local Q’eqchi’ language
✒️ Members in the helping shape national legislation that enables earlier action before disasters

Explore how we drove impact in 2025: https://bit.ly/3Uf3mnu

Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO), Start Fund Bangladesh, The Alliance for International Medical Action - ALIMA, Lutheran Development Service, ORAP Zimbabwe, AquaZim, STEWARDWOMEN, Hope Restoration SOUTH SUDAN (HRSS), Asecsa Nacional, Hub Guatemala

28/08/2026

🌿🌿 Fine Friday, Healthy Nature, Sustainable Tomorrow🌿🌿

AQUAZIM Country Director Mr. Garikaimose Tongowona continue to engage communities on the vital importance of protecting and restoring fragile wetland ecosystems, critical natural systems that sustain water, livelihoods and biodiversity.

With strong participation from women and youth, the conversation highlighted the need to connect environmental protection with sustainable economic opportunities.

Initiatives such as solarized nutrition gardens, eco-fencing and sustainable aquaculture can strengthen household livelihoods, empower women and create meaningful green opportunities for young people.

Protecting wetlands is more than an environmental responsibility it is an investment in community resilience, water security and sustainable livelihoods.

19/08/2026

Exciting News!
Aquaculture Zimbabwe has officially joined the IUCN family—a global network of over 1,500 organisations advancing nature conservation and sustainable development.
This milestone strengthens our mission to build resilient communities, empower rural livelihoods, and drive sustainable aquaculture in Zimbabwe.
🤝 We look forward to continued collaboration with partners and donors as we work together towards our shared objectives of resilience, sustainability, and impact.

05/08/2026

🌱 Empowering Smallholder Enterprises through Digital Innovation 📱📡

Smallholder farmers in Gutu continue to face market participation challenges, including exploitative pricing, market gatekeeping by middlemen, weak bargaining power, and limited access to reliable market information.

An assessment conducted in Gutu District under the Climate Adaptation for Rural Livelihoods Project (CARL 2) found that these unfair trade practices continue to suppress farm-gate prices, reduce farmer incomes, and limit access to competitive markets. Similar findings have been reported in Zimbabwe, where limited access to organised markets and market information continues to constrain smallholder commercialization and profitability (Madzokere, 2023; Melesse et al., 2023).

The AgriLink Derivatives Exchange (ALDX) digital platform is helping bridge these gaps by connecting farmers directly with buyers, input suppliers, and financial institutions while providing timely market information and greater price transparency.

Following a week-long onboarding and registration exercise by AQUAZIM, in partnership with Oxfam and Mugonat, over 250 farmers have now registered across the three ICSP-BRIC-ZIM operational wards in Gutu District.

Farmers received support to create profiles, capture farm data, and learn how to use the platform, with Area-Based Agribusiness Officers providing technical assistance throughout the exercise. Farmers without smartphones have also been registered and will receive market information through the platform's bulk SMS service, ensuring no farmer is left behind.

As adoption continues to grow, AQUAZIM and its partners will continue to support farmers through field visits and WhatsApp to maximize the benefits of digital agriculture.

🌾 Together, we are building fairer markets, stronger market linkages, and more resilient smallholder farming systems.