Humanitarian needs funding remains critically low: Unicef
The humanitarian crisis in the country was triggered by the El Niño-induced drought, multiple public health emergencies and worsening economic instability throughout 2024.
By Sharon Zebra
Aug. 20, 2025
Fund the health sector adequately
Infant mortality is approximately 38 deaths per 1 000 live births and under-five mortality is about 56 per 1 000 live births, reflecting gaps in child health services.
By Newsday
Aug. 18, 2025
Uphold women, babies’ right to breastfeed anytime, anywhere
World Breastfeeding Week, which ran from August 1 to 7, is commemorated in the first week of August every year.
By Cimas
Aug. 8, 2025
Bringing identity home: Mobile registration changes lives in Binga
The journey required her to walk for kilometres and stay overnight in a remote location to obtain cheaper means of transport and access vital documents for her children.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jul. 14, 2025
Binga community applauds mobile registration blitz
The programme is being spearheaded by the Civil Registry with support from UNICEF and the Swedish embassy.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jul. 9, 2025
No water from the tap. They’re asked to pay a tax anyway
In 2018, China Exim Bank provided a US$153 million government concessional loan for the expansion of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.
By Linda Mujuru
Jul. 2, 2025
Playing Russian Roulette with Zim’s future
This is a frightening statistic that should jolt a caring government into action.
By Newsday
May. 13, 2025
Child protection crisis endures: Unicef
Unicef said poverty, social norms and weak enforcement sustained the crisis, with 64% of children enduring violent discipline and birth registration stagnating at 51%.
By Gracious Daniel
Apr. 28, 2025
Zim/Unicef sign child rights protection agreement
Unicef representative Etona Ekole said the partnership would prioritise children’s voices and needs in national decision-making processes.
By Obert Siamilandu
Apr. 17, 2025
