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
Ordinary citizens under siege from new taxes
Compared to January 2023, the cost of living has surged by about 595%, primarily driven by the devaluation of the local currency.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Feb. 9, 2024
Govt behind US dollar price increases
The new taxes went into effect at the start of the year, resulting in the cost of living and business expenses rising significantly.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 6, 2024
Food prices spike nationwide: USAID
As a result, business has been raising prices to preserve the value of goods and services, further eroding consumers’ purchasing power.
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 3, 2023
Above-normal rainfall predicted for March
According to FEWS NET, surplus-producing and some typical deficit-producing locations should see stable US dollar maize grain prices.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 6, 2023
Higher input prices threaten farmers’ viability: USAid
According to FEWS NET, household cereal inventories are nearly depleted in most traditionally deficit-producing areas because of below-average harvests in 2021/22.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 5, 2022
Calls for climate change financing get louder
A recent report by financial services firm, IH Securities, said since sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture was predominantly rainfed it was highly susceptible to climate change.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 17, 2022
Zim hit by grain shortage
Owing to a farming season characterised by irregular rainfall, grain output has been significantly low in different parts of the country for the 2021/22 farming
season.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Sep. 15, 2022
CSOs red flag weaponisation of law
Addressing a joint Press conference in Harare, Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiCZ) president Peter Mutasa said the country’s human rights situation continued to deteriorate.
By The Standard
Jul. 14, 2022
