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‘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

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