In the dry lands of Gwanda, in Matabeleland Province of Zimbabwe, rural women are leading the way in growing traditional seeds and adapting to climate change. These women, who have…
Lesotho is currently facing a tough time. Two of the most important sectors that touch every citizen’s life—electricity and health—are caught up in corruption and mismanagement. People are losing faith…
“There are 192 HHPs (Highly Hazardous Pesticides) registered and in use in South Africa, of which only sixteen have partial bans or restrictions. Over a third – 57 out of…
Extractivism in Madagascar refers to the exploitation and extraction of natural resources, including: precious wood (such as rosewood), mineral resources (gold, graphite, nickel, cobalt, ilmenite, etc.), marine resources and fishing,…
INTRODUCTION The Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA) hosted a regional webinar on 16 April 2025 to commemorate the International Day of Peasant Struggles, under the theme: “We Are Not Invisible –…
Rural Women Assembly (RWA) took part in the Annual Strategic General Meeting for the Africa Climate Justice Collective (ACJC) held in Nairobi from 6 to 11 April 2025, affirming their…
“When the River Weeps: Rural Women Voice Concerns and Demands for Justice in the Wake of Kafue-Mwambashi Pollution” The people of Chingola, Kalulushi, and Ndola have experienced one of the…
The Rural Women's Assembly (RWA) expresses its deep outrage and heartbreak over the disastrous pollution of the Kafue River caused by the collapse of the tailings dam at Sino-Metals Leach…
he Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA) remains dedicated to promoting agroecology as a sustainable and resilient approach to agriculture. Through education, advocacy, and support for small-scale farmers like Mary Sakala, RWA…
By Agnes Tjindjo Water scarcity remains one of Namibia's most critical challenges, despite political promises and international aid. From broken pipelines to dried-up boreholes, rural communities face mounting pressure to…