Marko Phiri

Marko Phiri is a freelance journalist based in Zimbabwe. He has written for numerous Catholic publications including The Tablet, The Irish Catholic and America Review. He is a published author whose work also appears in the Kalahari Review.

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Precious Blood Sr. Caroline Busvumani stands next to tomatoes that the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood have grown in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. (Marko Phiri)

Renewable energy boosts Catholic sisters' sustainability in Zimbabwe

From their sprawling provincialate in one of Bulawayo's quiet eastern neighbourhoods, the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood have turned to solar energy to run a thriving horticulture project.

Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro of the Catholic Diocese of Gweru in Zimbabwe inspects the Holy Cross Dam in a February 2024 photo. (Courtesy of the Diocese of Gweru)

Zimbabwe diocese rebuilds dam in response to climate change, water scarcity

The Diocese of Gweru has responded to the Zimbabwe government's call for more irrigated lands by reconstructing a dam in the country's low rainfall Midlands province to revive agriculture projects there.

Despite a dry spell exceeding 30 days, the cowpea plants at Malala village in Beitbridge district, Zimbabwe, are still going strong. The leaves and peas supply families with more diverse nutrition options. Catholic Relief Services provided training and drought-resistant seeds to help farmers produce a harvest even during droughts. (CRS/Richard Savo)

Climate-impacted farmers in Zimbabwe get boost from Catholic agencies

As an El Niño-induced drought hits Zimbabwe's rural areas, Catholic agencies such as Caritas and Catholic Relief Services are exploring long term climate resilience solutions to address food security concerns.

AMR Sr. Grace Moyo, a teacher at the AMR Secondary School in Lupane, Zimbabwe, poses with participants in the Binga Kasambabezi Marathon. AMR sisters organized their students to take part in the Oct. 21, 2023, race, whose theme was "Running for our wildlife conservation" as part of efforts to educate young people about the environment. (Courtesy of AMR)

Catholic sisters in rural Zimbabwe promote environmental awareness

Servants of Mary the Queen sisters are engaging young learners in public campaigns to raise environmental awareness and end illegal exploitation of Zimbabwe's natural resources. 

Priests under watch ahead of Zimbabwe elections

South Africa rolls up welcome mat for Zimbabwe workers

Dedicated to giving hope to young people

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