Zimbabwe is once again under the spotlight as the United Nations steps up its engagement on gender equality.

The UN Women Deputy Executive Director, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, is in the country this week, at a time when global funding shifts are placing pressure on development programmes worldwide.

So what does this visit mean for women and girls in Zimbabwe and how will hard-won gains be protected?

To discuss this, we're joined by Loveness Makonese, the UN Women Country Representative for Zimbabwe....

Zimbabwe is once again under the spotlight as the United Nations steps up its engagement on gender equality.
The UN Women Deputy Executive Director, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, is in the country this week, at a time when global funding shifts are placing pressure on development programmes worldwide.
So what does this visit mean for women and girls in Zimbabwe and how will hard-won gains be protected?
To discuss this, we're joined by Loveness Makonese, the UN Women Country Representative for Zimbabwe....

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Teacher unions are raising alarm over the readiness of schools in South Africa's  KwaZulu-Natal province ahead of the new academic year, warning that many may struggle to open their doors this week. The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) says more than half of the schools it surveyed, lack basic resources such as funding, stationery, textbooks and cleaning materials, with schools in previously disadvantaged communities worst affected. To unpack these concerns and what they could mean for learners when schools reopen on Wednesday, SADTU KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary, Nomarashiya Caluza.

Teacher unions are raising alarm over the readiness of schools in South Africa's &nbsp;KwaZulu-Natal province ahead of the new academic year, warning that many may struggle to open their doors this week. The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) says more than half of the schools it surveyed, lack basic resources such as funding, stationery, textbooks and cleaning materials, with schools in previously disadvantaged communities worst affected. To unpack these concerns and what they could mean for learners when schools reopen on Wednesday, SADTU KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary, Nomarashiya Caluza.

KZN Schools Struggle to Open as Resource Shortages Persist, Warns SADTU

Massive protests have erupted across Iran following a deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, with rights groups reporting hundreds killed and thousands arrested. The unrest poses one of the biggest challenges to the country's clerical leadership in decades, while the U.S. has signalled potential diplomatic or military responses.To unpack the regional and global implications is Na'eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection.

Massive protests have erupted across Iran following a deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, with rights groups reporting hundreds killed and thousands arrested. The unrest poses one of the biggest challenges to the country's clerical leadership in decades, while the U.S. has signalled potential diplomatic or military responses.To unpack the regional and global implications is Na'eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection.

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INMED South Africa has been named a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category, recognising its innovative aquaponics model that addresses food insecurity and unemployment in vulnerable communities. The climate-smart, cost-effective system combines fish farming and soilless crop production in a closed, recirculating setup, enabling sustainable food production with minimal resources.  The model has delivered strong results, with some cooperatives boosting output by up to 300% and becoming key suppliers of fresh fish and vegetables to local schools and retailers.  For more on this let's now talk to Executive Director of INMED South Africa Unathi Sihlahla

INMED South Africa has been named a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category, recognising its innovative aquaponics model that addresses food insecurity and unemployment in vulnerable communities. The climate-smart, cost-effective system combines fish farming and soilless crop production in a closed, recirculating setup, enabling sustainable food production with minimal resources. &nbsp;The model has delivered strong results, with some cooperatives boosting output by up to 300% and becoming key suppliers of fresh fish and vegetables to local schools and retailers. &nbsp;For more on this let's now talk to Executive Director of INMED South Africa Unathi Sihlahla

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