Govt, WFP collaborate to mitigate El Niño effects
El Niño is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased heat worldwide as well as drought in some parts of the world and heavy rains in others.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 7, 2023
‘Food inflation spike cause for concern’
The report comes a few weeks after the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe revealed that the family basket has shot to ZWL$2,6 million due to rising prices of basic commodities.
By Priveledge Gumbodete
Oct. 30, 2023
Draught power, inputs shortages cripple Mangwe farmers
This year, the districts did not harvest enough food because of erratic rainfall.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 30, 2023
WFP to spend US$68m on hunger alleviation
According to the Meteorological Services Department, Zimbabwe is expected to receive normal to below normal rainfall due to the effects of El Niño phenomenon.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Sep. 27, 2023
Community programmes key to food security: WFP
This comes as the World Food Programme (WFP) has flagged Zimbabwe as a hunger hotspot with over 4,1 million people in the urban areas prone to famine.
By Lorraine Muromo
Aug. 10, 2023
Russia must stop using food as a weapon
The BSGI aimed to re-establish a vital route for agricultural exports from Ukraine and to lower global food prices.
By Josep Borrell Fontelles
Aug. 6, 2023
Families grind baobab fruit for meals as food crisis mounts
Many more families are either grinding these fruits, or doing other innovations to survive.
By Admire Jamu-mlambo
Aug. 4, 2023
Zim food secure: Cabinet
The figure represents a 14% increase from the 3,6 million people estimated at the beginning of April this year.
By Lorraine Muromo
Aug. 3, 2023
4,1m Zimbos food insecure: WFP
AT LEAST 4,1 million people are in urgent need of food aid as low production and a high cost of living take a heavy toll on Zimbabweans, a new food security report has revealed.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Aug. 1, 2023
