Allafrica iconAllafricaOct 19, 2026

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Women Cotton Farmers Stitch More Value From Their White Gold

[Bird Story Agency] Women cotton farmers in Zimbabwe's Shamva district are turning to sewing and collective savings to diversify their incomes and adapt to a changing climate. Making school uniforms and taking clothing orders, they are creating earning opportunities beyond the crop they call their ''white gold''.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Women Cotton Farmers Stitch More Value From Their White Gold

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