Humanitarian needs funding remains critically low: Unicef
The humanitarian crisis in the country was triggered by the El Niño-induced drought, multiple public health emergencies and worsening economic instability throughout 2024.
By Sharon Zebra
Aug. 20, 2025
Start Network convenes AA roundtable in wake of escalating climate crisis
Start Network, a global group of non-governmental organisations, has called on international humanitarian relief agencies to embrace anticipatory action.
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Aug. 14, 2025
Funding gap leaves 1,6m at risk of humanitarian shocks
According to the OCHA Flash Appeal Response Monitoring for May 2024 to May this year, 7,1 million people need assistance and its programmes targeted 3,1 million people.
By Praise Nyamadzawo
Jul. 23, 2025
How Africa can overcome global aid shortfalls to end hunger
As the Reuters report warned, millions of lives hang in the balance.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Jan. 7, 2025
El Niño crisis bumps up Zim’s financial requirements to US$36m
In its report titled Humanitarian Action for Children 2025, the UN agency issued an appeal to raise US$36,5 million to assist 38 high-priority districts in Zimbabwe this year.
By Gracious Daniel
Jan. 3, 2025
Zim cholera outbreak jolts UN
In a statement dated December 5, OCHA expressed concern over the cholera outbreak.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Dec. 7, 2023
Department of Civil Protection appeals for help
Heavy rains fell across the country early this week, leaving a trail of destruction and some families homeless.
By Gracious Daniel
Oct. 20, 2023
Epworth residents turn to recycling
For Epworth, the programme has a bearing in terms of diseases within the urban context given the challenges in accessing water and sanitation in most of the settlements.
By Donald Nyandoro
Jul. 5, 2023
Winds lash Madagascar's coast as Cyclone Freddy makes landfall
At least one person has died after a tropical cyclone battered Madagascar's east coast, with heavy rain and powerful winds tearing roofs.
By Bbc News
Feb. 22, 2023
