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Battle for survival: Climate change takes a toll on Zim’s marginalised women and children

Lubanda is among villages in Binga that suffer persistent water shortages, owing to dearth of water infrastructure and sporadic borehole breakdowns.
By Moses Mugugunyeki 6h ago

Zim to pay the price of stoicism

The farmers are aware of the need to keep their grain and the paltry US$390 per tonne will not do anything to entice them to change their stance.
By Newsday Apr. 4, 2024

WFP shifts focus to boosting resilience

In Annual Country Report 2023 — Country Strategic Plan 2022-2026 — WFP said the shift was key for rural development and localised food systems as well as their value chains.
By Priveledge Gumbodete Apr. 4, 2024

Maize, mealie meal prices skyrocket

There are no indications when the Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare ministry will undertake food aid relief programmes as the budget has not been announced.
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 31, 2024

5,4m Zimbos battling hunger

The report said the increase in hunger was a result of continuous dry conditions across the country.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Mar. 26, 2024

Hungry villagers survive on smuggled goods

The traditional leader said the villagers are also battling a water crisis as water sources in the area are already drying up.
By Silas Nkala Mar. 25, 2024

Govt pins hope on drought insurance

The agency partners with governments, development partners and donors to deliver its mandate.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 25, 2024

400 families receive food aid

WFP is working in collaboration with the government-led Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy Programme to provide critical food assistance to the most vulnerable populations.
By Silas Nkala Mar. 23, 2024

Close gender gaps in farm productivity, wages

Agrifood systems are an important source of income for women in many countries.
By Amh Voices Mar. 9, 2024