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Topic : Livelihoods

Child wasting soars to 4,9%

This comes amid indications that since January, more than 2 million children aged six to 59 months were screened for wasting and 7 004 children were treated.

By Lorraine Muromo Oct. 22, 2024

Households in Pfumvudza/Intwasa programmes rise

The report said the proportion of households which grew crops decreased across all crops, except for sorghum which had an increase from 19% in 2022/23 to 23% in the 2023/24 season.

By Silas Nkala Oct. 9, 2024

Households in Pfumvudza/Intwasa programmes rise

Matabeleland South hard hit by livestock deaths

On livestock diseases, the report stated that Chirumhanzu (53%) and Zaka (46%) had the highest proportions of households which reported livestock diseases.

By Silas Nkala Oct. 8, 2024

Matabeleland South hard hit by livestock deaths

Human-wildlife conflict escalates amid drought

“There’s something that can be done. Inputs should be delivered early so we can plant as soon as it’s clear to do so,” she adds.

By Tichaona Mataruse Sep. 29, 2024

Human-wildlife conflict escalates amid drought

Masvingo tops child food poverty at 58%

The report also said nationally, 31% of children consumed other foods within the first three days after birth.

By Silas Nkala Sep. 27, 2024

Empowering the backbone of rural communities through agroecology

Women also remain marginalised in terms of adaptation strategies to cope with climate change impacts, especially limited access to irrigation systems.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Aug. 11, 2024

Empowering the backbone of rural communities through agroecology

Zim records jump in school dropouts

According to the report, financial difficulties were the most commonly cited reasons preventing many families from affording education for their children.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Jul. 19, 2024

Crisis as half of Zim needs food aid

Masuka said the food insecure will get physical maize, wheat or traditional grains depending on circumstances such as if that area requires traditional grains or wheat.

By Priviledge Gumbodete May. 15, 2024