What VIMBS is working on.
Project milestones, training programmes, exhibitions, conferences and partnership developments.
- 4 Aug 2026Environment
Wetlands vulnerability assessment informs irrigation buffer design
VIMBS is applying catchment hydrology and wetland sensitivity mapping to identify where irrigation development must respect buffer zones, seasonal saturation and downstream ecological demand. The work protects both the water source and the long-term viability of the schemes that depend on it.
- 28 Jul 2026Urban Water
Urban water governance and peri-urban irrigation on the agenda
As cities expand into former agricultural land, VIMBS is exploring how peri-urban irrigation, treated wastewater reuse and integrated water resource planning can keep food production viable while meeting municipal water-quality and public-health obligations.
- 24 Jul 2026Partnerships
Public-private partnerships as a route to resilient irrigation infrastructure
VIMBS is advising on blended public-private partnership models that combine government land and water rights with private capital, European technology and NGO smallholder support to deliver bankable, climate-resilient irrigation schemes.
- 20 Jul 2026Partnerships
VIMBS opens discussions with European irrigation manufacturers
Early-stage conversations are underway with EU equipment manufacturers on localised technical representation and distribution support for the Zimbabwean market.
- 12 Jun 2026Training
Irrigation design short course for farm managers in preparation
A practical two-day programme covering system selection, scheduling and hydraulic fundamentals is being developed for commercial farm teams.
- 2 May 2026Research
Climate adaptation study for irrigated commercial cropping
Applied work on scenario-based scheme design continues, drawing on international collaboration and field data from Zimbabwean schemes.
- 15 Mar 2026Exhibitions
VIMBS to attend regional agricultural technology exhibitions
Attendance is planned at Southern African agritech and water sector events to build manufacturer and development partner relationships.