Green Governance Zw

Green Governance Zw Green Governance Zw is a non-Governmental Agency working in Zimbabwe to promote sustainable environmental management.

We are proud to share the Green Governance Zimbabwe 2025 Annual Report, a reflection of a year driven by youth leadershi...
10/07/2026

We are proud to share the Green Governance Zimbabwe 2025 Annual Report, a reflection of a year driven by youth leadership, evidence-based action, and community partnerships that advanced climate resilience, inclusive governance, and sustainable livelihoods across Manicaland Province.

In 2025, together with our partners, we:
🌱 Reached 3,800+ direct beneficiaries across our programmes.
đź’ˇ Distributed 144 fuel-efficient cookstoves, expanding access to clean energy solutions.
🚀 Supported 12 youth-led enterprises, achieving a 92% business survival rate, with 25% securing additional external investment.
🏡 Strengthened three Climate Youth Hubs, creating spaces for innovation, entrepreneurship, and climate action.

These milestones are more than statistics, they represent communities empowered, young entrepreneurs creating opportunities, and collective action towards a greener, more resilient future.

We invite you to explore our 2025 Annual Report and join us as we continue building sustainable solutions that put people, communities, and the planet at the centre of development.

Read the full report here:
https://greengovzw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GGZ-Annual-Report-compressed.pdf

Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa ActionAid Zimbabwe Embassy of the Netherlands in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation National Endowment for Democracy Global Environment Facility

Please join us in welcoming Arianna Hellman to the Green Governance Zimbabwe team!Arianna brings valuable experience in ...
09/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming Arianna Hellman to the Green Governance Zimbabwe team!

Arianna brings valuable experience in grassroots engagement and community organizing. Her interest in the intersection of policy, advocacy, and community-led action aligns closely with our mission of promoting inclusive governance, climate resilience, and sustainable urban futures.

We look forward to the fresh perspectives, energy, and contributions she will bring as we continue working alongside communities and partners to advance equitable and sustainable solutions.

Welcome to the team, Arianna! We are excited to have you on this journey.

This week, Green Governance Zimbabwe through the Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa- Project is participating in the...
08/07/2026

This week, Green Governance Zimbabwe through the Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa- Project is participating in the ZimTrade Outward Trade Mission in Beira, Mozambique, joining public and private sector stakeholders in exploring new opportunities for trade, investment, and regional collaboration.

The mission builds on the strong historical ties between Zimbabwe and Mozambique while promoting the formalisation of cross-border trade and expanding the Beira–Mutare trade corridor. It also presents an opportunity to foster partnerships that contribute to sustainable economic growth, entrepreneurship, and resilient local economies.

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It’s a wrap! Over the past week, 27 young entrepreneurs have challenged themselves to think differently, sharpen their b...
07/07/2026

It’s a wrap!

Over the past week, 27 young entrepreneurs have challenged themselves to think differently, sharpen their business skills, and reimagine what’s possible for their enterprises. Today, we closed the Entrepreneurship Masterclass with a powerful reminder that how you present yourself can be just as important as the business idea you’re presenting.

Our final session, facilitated by Wishful Kaseke-Chibwinja, took participants through “Presenting with Power: Mastering Body Language, Grooming, and the Art of Crafting Persuasive Pitches.”

An investor often forms an impression long before the first slide is presented or the first question is asked. Today’s session explored how confidence, professional presence, effective communication, grooming, and body language shape credibility and influence decision-making. Participants also refined the art of delivering persuasive pitches, transforming business ideas into compelling stories that inspire confidence and action.

Throughout the masterclass, participants have journeyed from strengthening business foundations and embracing digital innovation to protecting intellectual property, understanding market dynamics, developing bankable proposals, and now confidently presenting their ventures. Together, these sessions have equipped them with practical tools to build resilient, investment-ready businesses that contribute to sustainable urban food systems.

This may be the end of the masterclass, but it is only the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey. We look forward to seeing these young innovators transform knowledge into action, ideas into thriving enterprises, and ambition into lasting impact for their communities.

To our facilitators, partners, and every participant who made this journey possible, thank you for investing in the future of entrepreneurship in Mutare.

The classroom may be closing, but the journey of building resilient businesses has only just begun.

Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Simukai Child Protection Programme Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA

Today, we kicked off Day Six of our Entrepreneurship Masterclass with a session dedicated to one of the biggest challe...
06/07/2026

Today, we kicked off Day Six of our Entrepreneurship Masterclass with a session dedicated to one of the biggest challenges facing many entrepreneurs, accessing funding and building meaningful partnerships.

Facilitated by Penelope Gotora, today’s session on The Bankable Proposal: Crafting Compelling Business Cases for Funding and Partnerships challenged participants to look beyond writing proposals and instead focus on communicating value, credibility, and impact.

Here’s a question every entrepreneur should ask themselves: If you had five minutes to convince someone to invest in your business, would your proposal answer their biggest question, why should I believe in you?

Throughout the session, participants explored what makes a proposal stand out: understanding the audience, presenting a compelling business case, demonstrating financial viability, and showing how their enterprises can create lasting economic, social, and environmental impact.

One of the strongest takeaways was that successful proposals are not about asking for money, they are about presenting opportunities that others want to invest in. A proposal should inspire confidence, demonstrate preparation, and show that the entrepreneur has a clear vision backed by a practical plan.

As our young entrepreneurs continue their journey, they are gaining more than technical skills, they are developing the confidence and strategic thinking needed to turn promising ideas into investable ventures that strengthen sustainable urban food systems and contribute to Mutare’s green economy.

Because funding doesn’t begin with a cheque, it begins with a compelling case that someone believes is worth backing.

Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA Simukai Child Protection Programme

Why do some products fly off the shelves while others struggle to find a market?The answer often lies not in the product...
03/07/2026

Why do some products fly off the shelves while others struggle to find a market?

The answer often lies not in the product itself, but in how it is positioned, packaged, and perceived.

Today’s session of the Entrepreneurship Masterclass challenged young entrepreneurs to rethink how they create and communicate value in the marketplace. Facilitated by Lesly Marange, participants explored Premium Positioning: Elevating Personal Branding, Product Transformation, and Market Dynamics in the Food Value Chain.

With an engaging and energetic delivery, Lesly took participants beyond the fundamentals of marketing, unpacking how personal branding influences business success, why value addition is key to increasing profitability, and how product transformation, strategic pricing, packaging, and market positioning can unlock new opportunities in Zimbabwe’s food value chain.

One of the key takeaways from today’s session was that customers don’t just buy products, they buy the story, quality, and value behind them. Entrepreneurs who invest in branding, innovation, and understanding their markets are better positioned to build trusted brands and sustainable businesses.

Through the Urban Futures Entrepreneurship Masterclass, Green Governance Zimbabwe continues to equip young entrepreneurs with practical skills that enable them to transform ideas into competitive enterprises while strengthening sustainable urban food systems.

In today’s marketplace, adding value isn’t just about improving a product, it’s about creating an experience customers are willing to believe in, remember, and pay for.

Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA Simukai Child Protection Programme

Great ideas have the power to change the world, but only if they’re protected.That is the central message driving Day Th...
02/07/2026

Great ideas have the power to change the world, but only if they’re protected.

That is the central message driving Day Three of our Urban Futures Entrepreneurship Masterclass, where Peserverance Muzeya, Founder and CEO of Alzanael Group, is leading participants through Safeguarding Green Innovation: Intellectual Property Rights for Sustainable Food Systems.

Today’s session challenges young entrepreneurs to think beyond creating innovative products and solutions by asking critical questions: How do I protect my business idea? How do I safeguard my brand? What legal mechanisms exist to prevent others from copying my innovation?

Participants are exploring the importance of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs, and how these tools can protect green technologies, sustainable packaging, unique food products, and business identities. The discussions also highlight how intellectual property rights can attract investment, strengthen market competitiveness, and enable entrepreneurs to confidently commercialise their innovations.

For many entrepreneurs, their greatest asset isn’t the machinery they own or the capital they raise, it’s the originality of their ideas. Knowing how to protect those ideas is essential to building businesses that are resilient, competitive, and built to last.

Through the Entrepreneurship Masterclass, Green Governance Zimbabwe is nurturing a new generation of entrepreneurs who are equipped not only to innovate but also to protect, grow, and sustain enterprises that contribute to resilient urban food systems and a greener economy.

The future belongs not only to those who innovate, but to those who know how to protect their innovation.



Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA Simukai Child Protection Programme

Yesterday, participants learned how to build a strong business. Today, they’re learning how to build a brand.The Entrepr...
01/07/2026

Yesterday, participants learned how to build a strong business. Today, they’re learning how to build a brand.

The Entrepreneurship Masterclass continues today with an engaging session facilitated by Kent Mashasha, who is taking our young entrepreneurs through Digital Marketing and Branding for Business Growth.

From creating a memorable brand identity to leveraging social media and digital platforms, today it’s about gaining practical skills that will help them connect with customers, grow their businesses, and compete in an increasingly digital marketplace.

Entrepreneurship is about more than having a great idea, it’s about ensuring the right people see it, trust it, and choose it. Through these sessions, we’re equipping young entrepreneurs with the knowledge and confidence to transform their ideas into businesses that create value for their communities.

Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Simukai Child Protection Programme Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA

🎙️ Join the Conversation!What opportunities exist for young people in agribusiness, and how can they build sustainable e...
01/07/2026

🎙️ Join the Conversation!

What opportunities exist for young people in agribusiness, and how can they build sustainable enterprises that shape the future?

Tune in today for this edition of the Greengov Radio Sessions as we explore “Youth in Agribusiness: Cultivating the Future”.

🗓️ 01 July 2026
🕡 18:30 Hrs
đź“» Diamond FM 103.8

Don’t miss this insightful discussion on youth entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of sustainable agribusiness.

Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA Simukai Child Protection Programme

Every successful business begins with someone willing to learn, adapt, and take the first step.Today, 27 young entrepren...
30/06/2026

Every successful business begins with someone willing to learn, adapt, and take the first step.

Today, 27 young entrepreneurs from across Mutare’s food value chain took that step as they embarked on the Entrepreneurship Masterclass, a week-long journey designed to transform ideas into sustainable businesses and entrepreneurs into confident business leaders.

The programme is equipping participants with practical skills in business management, value addition, digital marketing, proposal development, intellectual property, and investment readiness, empowering them to build resilient enterprises capable of responding to today’s economic and environmental challenges.

The journey began with Lovemore Sibanda, who led the opening session on Strategic Planning, Business Modelling, and Entrepreneurial Management. Through practical discussions and interactive learning, participants are exploring ways to build strong business foundations, identify market opportunities, manage risk, and develop investor-ready business plans that can unlock future growth.

Today marks the start of a journey. We look forward to celebrating the businesses, innovations, and changemakers that will emerge from it.



Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Simukai Child Protection Programme Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA

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