Debunking the effectiveness of in-kind transfers in alleviating urban household food insecurity in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Small grains “resistance”? Making sense of Zimbabwean smallholder farmers’ cropping choices and patterns within a climate change context

“…Finger millet has been decreasing sharply every year as most farmers are no longer willing to grow the crop. Improving productivity of small grains is the key to food and nutrition security in the context of climate change and variability (Matthew, 2015;Ndlovu, Mpofu, & Moyo, 2019;Nhemachena et al, 2014). As already indicated climate change and variability has led to increased frequency of drought and extended dry spells in both marginal and high potential areas (Dube & Phiri, 2013;Kebede & Nicholls, 2012;Songok, Kipkorir, Mugalavai, Kwonyike, & Ngweno, 2011).…”

Addressing Climate Change Vulnerability Through Small Livestock Rearingin Matobo, Zimbabwe

“…Climate-induced variability increases the vulnerability of rural livelihoods and reduces the ability of households to deal with risks, shocks, and stresses (Prowse and Scott 2008). Dulal et al (2010) and Ndlovu et al (2019) concur with the above argument that, since households typically have limited assets, they are at increased risk (exposure) and their ability to cope is restricted. Cutter et al (2000) and Dube et al (2017) point out that livelihood vulnerability to climate change can be usefully understood as an outcome of biophysical and social factors.…”

“…Kaasschieter et al (1992) note that "the largest share of the world's livestock population is found in developing countries: 61% cattle, 43% sheep, 79% goats, and 57% pigs." Of the stated livestock, "the production of small livestock like goats and pigs strengthens the capacity of communities to adapt to climate change" (Ndlovu 2010;Girum et al 2008). Small livestock have higher chances of surviving under climate change conditions like increased droughts compared to bigger livestock since they require smaller grazing land and less amount of water and are less affected by the depletion of pastures.…”

Access to formal education for the San community in Tsholotsho, Zimbabwe: challenges and prospects

“…The study utilised a two-pronged methodological approach that blended a mixed method design which integrated both qualitative and quantitative of data collection. The mixed method design used three main data collection instruments; namely the questionnaire, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (Teddlie and Yu, 2007;Ndlovu, 2012;Ndlovu and Moyo, 2019). A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed to households in the San communities, with a 25 percent distribution target being deliberately eschewed towards the San households.…”