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Despair as hunger bites hard with Binga folk resorting to wild fruits for survival
Nearly 4.25 million people (26% of the population) are projected to face food insecurity this year, with communities such as Binga being the most hit.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
May. 5, 2024
Bringing critical care directly to communities impacted by cholera
The recurring cholera outbreaks in informal settlements like Hopley in Harare underscore the peril of poverty and inadequate urban planning.
By Amh Voices
Mar. 30, 2024
Use of digital technologies in disaster response, mitigation
The Meteorological Services Department, for instance, has implemented automated weather stations that collect real-time data on weather conditions.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Feb. 9, 2024
Red Cross intensifies cholera fight in Harare
Communities such as Glenview, Budiriro, Highfield, Glen Norah and Hopley are among the city’s cholera hotspots where ZRCS is operating from.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Jan. 26, 2024
Red Cross responds to cholera outbreak in Chiredzi
Hwenga said ZRCS in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have launched an emergency appeal to intervene.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Jan. 15, 2024
An updated drought plan is essential
Zimbabwe's 2023/24 grain cultivation season has become subject to El Niño weather events, which delayed the season by almost two months.
By Kevin Tutani
Jan. 5, 2024
Rains sweep away bridges, roads
The MSD has warned that the rains will continue hitting the country till tomorrow.
By Problem Masau
Dec. 30, 2023
Marange ‘real life heroes’ give their lives to work on the frontline in fighting cholera
Garira of Chipiro village in Bocha, Marange is among humanitarian workers on the frontlines of fighting cholera in their communities.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Dec. 24, 2023
Health outreach boon for Shamva folk
Chagonda said many children in her community were not immunised as they had over the years been compelled to travel long distances to the nearest health facility.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Dec. 10, 2023