Drought fuels GBV as hunger bites in Mbire

Zimbabwe is experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years, leaving 7,6 million in urgent need of food — and the situation continues to worsen.
By Chengeto Chidi Oct. 6, 2024

Drought forces farmers into livestock migration

As pastures and water shortages continue to worsen, livestock health deteriorates, leading to more deaths from starvation and drought-induced diseases.
By Fairness Moyana Oct. 6, 2024

Japan unveils fund for food-insecure families

Japanese ambassador to Zimbabwe Shinichi Yamanaka said the project aimed to deliver food assistance to around 26 000 vulnerable people, with funding totalling approximately US$1,4 million.
By Lorraine Muromo Aug. 22, 2024

Drought: Malnutrition cases on the rise

Zimbabwe is grappling with the effects of climate change which has left over five million citizens in urgent need of food aid.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Jul. 17, 2024
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‘It’s cronyism, state capture and looting’: Inside Zim’s eye-popping US$3,3 billion drought appeal

In April, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster to tackle the prolonged drought crisis and indicated that 2.7 million Zimbabweans were facing hunger.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jul. 7, 2024

Wetter 2024/25 season to boost Seed Co volumes

Seed Co International Limited is incorporated and domiciled in Botswana and listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange.
By Belinda Chiroodza Jul. 4, 2024

Seed Co to boost US dollar sales

Seed Co said foreign currency shortages persisted in the period under review as most economic players demanded settlement in US dollars.
By Belinda Chiroodza Jul. 2, 2024

Zim needs to import 1 million tonnes of maize to stave off hunger: US

Southern Africa is currently reeling under an El Niño-induced drought, with some countries like Zimbabwe, hard hit.
By Tatira Zwinoira Jun. 18, 2024

Malnutrition cases rise in Bulawayo

As a result, a number of children are being hospitalised due to malnutrition, Sunday Southern Eye established.
By Sharon Sibindi Jun. 16, 2024