Food is back — but can Zimbabweans afford it?
However, harvesting starting in April this year is expected to provide Stressed (IPC Phase 2) conditions in deficit areas, with Minimal (IPC Phase 1) conditions in surplus areas.
By LESLEY KUFANDADA
May. 4, 2026
Fuel price surge drives the poor deeper into crisis
When President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power on the back of a November 2017 military coup, he promised a new era of responsiveness and accountability.
By Newsday
Apr. 3, 2026
Zim braces for heavy rains, flooding
ZIMBABWE is set to experience heavy rains in the coming days, raising the risk of flooding in parts of the country
By LESLEY KUFANDADA
Mar. 13, 2026
Zim pushes tech-driven disaster preparedness
GOVERNMENT has moved to strengthen disaster preparedness and response through the validation of the National Emergency Telecommunication Plan (NETP) and the Early Warning Systems
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 10, 2026
Household income lags despite macro calm
ZIMBABWEAN incomes from most typical livelihood sources continue to remain below average
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 4, 2026
Rains boost crop prospects as FEWS NET flags food insecurity risks
THE Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has reported above-average rainfall received across Zimbabwe, resulting in significantly improved crop conditions and planted area.
By Farming Reporter
Feb. 12, 2026
Zim faces heightened floods risk
Over the past week, moderate to heavy rainfall persisted across northern and eastern southern Africa, including Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, eastern Zimbabwe and eastern South Africa.
By BRENT SHAMU
Jan. 16, 2026
Matabeleland, Masvingo regions face flooding: Report
In November last year, a hailstorm left a trail of destruction in Gwanda town and surrounding areas, causing flash floods that damaged homes, property and infrastructure.
By Silas Nkala
Jan. 6, 2026
Food security to improve in April/May: Fews Net
It said above-average rainfall between October 1 and December 15 in most areas facilitated engagement in land preparation and planting activities.
By Silas Nkala
Jan. 6, 2026
