Rains increase flooding risks in region
Zimbabwe experienced an historic El Niño-induced drought that compromised most of the crops in the 2023-24 farming season, leaving over five million citizens in urgent need of food aid.
By Sharon Zebra
7h ago
‘Social protection cushions citizens from shocks’
Zimbabwe’s informal sector now accounts for 76% of the country’s economy, according to Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency.
By Phillip Chidavaenzi
Nov. 24, 2025
WFP project changes lives in Bulawayo
The impact of the project was evident during a media tour on Wednesday of a thriving Old Lobengula Community Garden and the home of a successful detergent maker in Pelandaba.
By Silas Nkala
Nov. 21, 2025
Matabeleland South food stocks running out
While Zimbabwe’s national food security situation remained stable in September 2025 supported by steady supplies and stable prices, the report painted a different picture for Matabeleland South
By Kirsty Sibanda
Nov. 13, 2025
Zim experiences food security gains
ZIMBABWE’S food security improved significantly in July this year driven by an above-average harvest
By Tael Mudzingwa
Sep. 8, 2025
Zim removed from global hunger list
The drought, described as the worst in 40 years, left an estimated 7,6 million people in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
By Lorraine Muromo
Jun. 19, 2025
WFP ropes in private sector after US withdrawal
The situation has continued to be dire over the months leading to some of the organisations down-sizing or halting operations.
By Lorraine Muromo
May. 21, 2025
Zim farmers lead research on conservation agriculture
Prolonged droughts had devastated her maize crops, and cotton prices declined due to a combination of factors, including a collapsing textile industry and a volatile currency.
By Farai Shawn Matiashe
May. 11, 2025
Japan provides US$6,9m in humanitarian support
The projects are funded under Japan’s 2024 supplementary budget and the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.
By Praise Nyamadzawo
May. 9, 2025
