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Zim’s food crisis set to worsen

The Meteorological Services Department has predicted that Zimbabwe will record normal to above normal rains during the current farming season.

By Praise Nyamadzawo Jan. 3, 2025

Candid Comment: Disastrous consequences of poor planning

Latest and available figures indicate that Zimbabwe’s housing backlog stands at 1,5 million houses.

By Tinashe Kairiza Sep. 20, 2024

Candid Comment: Disastrous consequences of poor planning

Gloomy 2024/25 agric season triggered by El Niño: FewsNet

In its extensive analysis, FewsNet said the range of negative outcomes and challenges for both farmers and livestock were expected to increase.

By Lorraine Muromo Sep. 3, 2024

Gloomy 2024/25 agric season triggered by El Niño: FewsNet

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

Price of mealie-meal has dropped, says CCZ

Prices of mealie-meal shot through the roof in the past few weeks as retailers and suppliers sought to capitalise on the drought-induced shortages in the country.

By Brent Shamu Apr. 3, 2024

Price of mealie-meal has dropped, says CCZ

Food insecurity fears mount

The Zimdollar is currently trading at US$11:ZWL$21 000 in supermarkets and 1:32 000 on the parallel market.

By Priviledge Gumbodete Apr. 1, 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