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

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

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

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

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

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

Power shortages, poor roads stall grain deliveries: Govt

GOVERNMENT says the country’s badly damaged roads and electricity challenges resulted in delays in grain deliveries to distribution points.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 20, 2023

WFP to spend US$40 million on vulnerable communities

WFP is supporting Zimbabwe to curb this cyclical food crisis that runs from October to March annually.
By Freeman Makopa Jan. 27, 2023