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Binga children face increased exploitation as hunger bites

Standard People established that child labour in Binga is prevalent in subsistence farming and livestock herding.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Aug. 25, 2024

Binga children face increased exploitation as hunger bites

People’s lives under threat from severe drought

Vulnerable children are heavily impacted by climate shocks in southern Africa.

By Unicef Jul. 30, 2024

People’s lives under threat from severe drought

500k Zim children in severe food poverty: Unicef

According to Unicef, almost 300 000 children are threatened by severe acute malnutrition in six drought-affected countries in southern Africa.

By Priveledge Gumbodete Jul. 30, 2024

500k Zim children in severe food poverty: Unicef

Only 1 in 5 African countries funding elementary education

Zimbabwe and the rest of the continent on Sunday commemorated the Day of the African Child running under the theme Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now!

By Lorraine Muromo Jun. 18, 2024

Only 1 in 5 African countries funding elementary education

Risk of polio spreading in Zim, neighbouring countries remains high

Zimbabwe last reported a case of indigenous wild poliovirus (WPV) in 1986 and has been certified polio free since 2005.

By Unicef May. 25, 2024

Risk of polio spreading in Zim, neighbouring countries remains high

Put children at centre of climate investments: Unicef

The UN agency also called for programmes to strengthen the resilience of households to deal with climate-related emergencies.

By Priviledge Gumbodete May. 14, 2024

Put children at centre of climate investments: Unicef

Villagers warned against paying for food delivery

The warning came following complaints by some villagers in rural parts of Zimbabwe who indicated that they were being ordered to pay transport

By Silas Nkala May. 14, 2024

Villagers warned against paying for food delivery

Village Rhapsody: The impact of climate change on Zimbabwe’s water resources

Zimbabwe has experienced increased variability in precipitation, leading to more frequent and intense droughts followed by heavy rainfall events.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Apr. 28, 2024

Village Rhapsody: The impact of climate change on Zimbabwe’s water resources

Cholera hits over 30% of children

Unicef said cholera cases surged in Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West and Harare provinces during the Easter holiday with population mobility posing a risk of increased cases.

By Gracious Daniel Apr. 23, 2024