Cattle die, livelihood activities limited as water challenges persist: Fews Net
In its food security update for September, FewsNet said the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Phase 3 crisis was now widespread throughout the country.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Oct. 3, 2024
Gloomy 2024/25 agric season triggered by El Niño: FewsNet
In its extensive analysis, FewsNet said the range of negative outcomes and challenges for both farmers and livestock were expected to increase.
By Lorraine Muromo
Sep. 3, 2024
Fews Net warns of 60% maize deficit in Zim
The alert comes as the 2023/24 agricultural season has been wrecked by an El Niño-induced drought, with average to below normal rains.
By Farming Reporter
Aug. 29, 2024
Water supplies remain critical: FewsNet
This comes amid indications that the decrease in rainfall due to the El Niño effects is likely to exacerbate water scarcity in the country.
By Lorraine Muromo
Aug. 1, 2024
Drought escalated cholera outbreak: Report
The USAid Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FewsNet) recently revealed that approximately 9 000 cattle in Zimbabwe had succumbed to drought-related conditions this year.
By Silas Nkala
May. 20, 2024
Watch ZiG closely: Fews Net
Last month saw the introduction of the ZiG, replacing the battered Zimdollar that had experienced a sharp depreciation.
By Belinda Chiroodza
May. 3, 2024
High food assistance needs imminent: USAid
Zimbabwe is among several southern African countries that have been severely affected by the El Niño-induced drought with at least two million people facing starvation.
By Gracious Daniel
Apr. 16, 2024
El Niño drought hits Zim hard
This year, through a very uneven season, farmers have tried and tried to get a crop.
By Ian Scoones
Apr. 9, 2024
Food insecurity fears mount
The Zimdollar is currently trading at US$11:ZWL$21 000 in supermarkets and 1:32 000 on the parallel market.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Apr. 1, 2024