Vulnerability - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Vulnerability

Food crisis escalates in Matabeleland region

Chief Khulumani Mathema of Gwanda in Matabeleland South said the food situation was bad in the area under his jurisdiction.

By Silas Nkala Feb. 19, 2024

Food crisis escalates in Matabeleland region

Drought, poverty expose Binga girls to sexual abuse

For Lubimbi villager, Pangani Lubimbi, the drought has exacerbated young women and children’s plight.

By Patricia Sibanda Jan. 16, 2024

Drought, poverty expose Binga girls to sexual abuse

Bureaucracy stifling home ownership

The report also noted that there was a need for the private sector to complement government efforts in improving access to decent accommodation.

By Silas Nkala Nov. 20, 2023

Rural women feel heat as food stocks run out

Government says it will start distributing food aid to more than two million citizens from October 1.

By Admire Jamu-mlambo Sep. 15, 2023

Rural women feel heat as food stocks run out

Education crisis vis-à-vis rural girl child

According to a report by the United Nations Development Programme, only 52% of women in rural areas are literate, compared to the 70% of men.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jul. 28, 2023

Education crisis vis-à-vis rural girl child

USAid pledges US$8,7m food aid

In its recent annual country report, WFP said it continued to strengthen its partnerships with government and various players to advance Sustainable Development Goal policies.

By Freeman Makopa Jun. 1, 2023

52 rural districts face acute food shortages

Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa told a post-Cabinet briefing on Tuesday that government has been distributing maize in affected districts.

By Problem Masau Apr. 27, 2023

52 rural districts face acute food shortages

WFP disburses US$2,1m in cash transfers to needy

Earlier this year, WFP disclosed that it had spent at least US$40 million assisting 700 000 vulnerable communities around the country during the lean season.

By Freeman Makopa Apr. 26, 2023