Global hunger crisis deepens
World Food Programme (WFP) executive director Cindy McCain said a future free from hunger was possible.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jul. 25, 2024
WFP appeals for US$409m to alleviate hunger
The southern region is currently battling an EI Nino-induced drought. Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe have declared national drought disasters.
By Priviledge Gumbodete and Lorraine Muromo
Jul. 23, 2024
Councillors squabble over idle market
Some councilors allegedly want to put their cronies on the list of beneficiaries.
By Nunurai Jena
Jul. 7, 2024
‘Zim in food crisis by month end’
The drought relief funds are, however, expected to cover 29 districts across the country.
By Lorraine Muromo
Jul. 5, 2024
WFP aids food insecure families in Bulawayo
The programme is being implemented in partnership with the government and other donor agencies that chipped in with funding.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 4, 2024
WFP worries over drought mitigatory funding shortfall
WFP and its partners have been working tirelessly to address food insecurity caused by the El Niño-induced drought, which has since been declared a state of national disaster.
By Ropafadzo Makosi
Jun. 26, 2024
EU avails €3m for urban communities in southern Africa
The funding follows experiences from COVID-19 highlights indicating the inadequate support provided to urban residents by emerging social protection systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jun. 20, 2024
Zim livestock deaths to increase
WFP said factors contributing to the increase in livestock deaths include limited access to veterinary services, deteriorating pasture quality, and water scarcity.
By Lorraine Muromo
Jun. 6, 2024
Battle for survival: Climate change takes a toll on Zim’s marginalised women and children
Lubanda is among villages in Binga that suffer persistent water shortages, owing to dearth of water infrastructure and sporadic borehole breakdowns.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
May. 19, 2024
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