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Topic : Famine Early Warning Systems Network

Tough times for omalayitsha, families take knock
The transporters have over the years proven to be a blessing for most of the families in the southern region who rely on their courier services,
By Margaret Lubinda Oct. 5, 2025
Tough times for omalayitsha, families take knock
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Food aid needed until December: Fews Net
THE need for food aid is expected to continue to rise until at least December as some districts in typical deficit areas in Zimbabwe are expected to have exhausted own-produced food stocks.
By Brent Shamu Aug. 5, 2025
Food aid needed until December: Fews Net

‘Access to food markets to be constrained till May 2025’
This is because some livestock, especially cattle, will not have fully recovered following the extended drought since late 2023.
By Tatira Zwinoira Nov. 7, 2024
‘Access to food markets to be constrained till May 2025’

Market confidence in ZiG low. . . as Fews Net projects constrained urban household purchasing power
According to Fews Net, this year’s drought, poor macro-economic and market conditions continue to drive acute food insecurity concerns in Zimbabwe.
By Tatira Zwinoira Nov. 4, 2024
Market confidence in ZiG low. . . as Fews Net projects constrained urban household purchasing power

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
Cattle die, livelihood activities limited as water challenges persist: Fews Net

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
Gloomy 2024/25 agric season triggered by El Niño: FewsNet

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
Fews Net warns of 60% maize deficit in Zim

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
Water supplies remain critical: FewsNet

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
Watch ZiG closely: Fews Net

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