High food assistance needs imminent: USAid
Zimbabwe is among several southern African countries that have been severely affected by the El Niño-induced drought with at least two million people facing starvation.
By Gracious Daniel
19h ago
El Niño drought hits Zim hard
This year, through a very uneven season, farmers have tried and tried to get a crop.
By Ian Scoones
Apr. 9, 2024
EditorialComment: Tackle food, water shortages
The government started rolling out food assistance across 56 of the country’s 60 districts last month, with selected households receiving rations comprising of 10kg of grain per month.
By The Standard
Mar. 17, 2024
FewsNet warns of hunger crisis
Water stress has also impacted the germination and growth of crops, with some farmers reporting total crop failure.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 6, 2024
Feature: Farmers’ hope wilt as crops wither under drought’s grip
The World Food Programme warns that nearly eight million people in Zimbabwe face hunger, a number that could rise if the rains do not come soon.
By Problem Masau
Feb. 19, 2024
Ordinary citizens under siege from new taxes
Compared to January 2023, the cost of living has surged by about 595%, primarily driven by the devaluation of the local currency.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Feb. 9, 2024
Prepare for El Nino effects
FewsNet said the areas of concern would be Masvingo, Manicaland and middle-veld smallholder communal livelihood zones.
By Newsday
Nov. 24, 2023
Zim food secure: Cabinet
The figure represents a 14% increase from the 3,6 million people estimated at the beginning of April this year.
By Lorraine Muromo
Aug. 3, 2023
Major drop in mopane worm harvests
Scarcity of the delicacy triggered an upward spike in prices which were also further driven by the Zimdollar’s over 50% loss in value to the greenback.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jul. 13, 2023
