Binga children face increased exploitation as hunger bites
Standard People established that child labour in Binga is prevalent in subsistence farming and livestock herding.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Aug. 25, 2024
People’s lives under threat from severe drought
Vulnerable children are heavily impacted by climate shocks in southern Africa.
By Unicef
Jul. 30, 2024
500k Zim children in severe food poverty: Unicef
According to Unicef, almost 300 000 children are threatened by severe acute malnutrition in six drought-affected countries in southern Africa.
By Priveledge Gumbodete
Jul. 30, 2024
Only 1 in 5 African countries funding elementary education
Zimbabwe and the rest of the continent on Sunday commemorated the Day of the African Child running under the theme Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now!
By Lorraine Muromo
Jun. 18, 2024
Risk of polio spreading in Zim, neighbouring countries remains high
Zimbabwe last reported a case of indigenous wild poliovirus (WPV) in 1986 and has been certified polio free since 2005.
By Unicef
May. 25, 2024
Put children at centre of climate investments: Unicef
The UN agency also called for programmes to strengthen the resilience of households to deal with climate-related emergencies.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
May. 14, 2024
Villagers warned against paying for food delivery
The warning came following complaints by some villagers in rural parts of Zimbabwe who indicated that they were being ordered to pay transport
By Silas Nkala
May. 14, 2024
Village Rhapsody: The impact of climate change on Zimbabwe’s water resources
Zimbabwe has experienced increased variability in precipitation, leading to more frequent and intense droughts followed by heavy rainfall events.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Apr. 28, 2024
Cholera hits over 30% of children
Unicef said cholera cases surged in Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West and Harare provinces during the Easter holiday with population mobility posing a risk of increased cases.
By Gracious Daniel
Apr. 23, 2024
