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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

WFP appeals for US$409m to alleviate hunger

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 aids food insecure families in Bulawayo

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

WFP worries over drought mitigatory funding shortfall

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

EU avails €3m for urban communities in southern Africa

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