Poverty - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Poverty

ZiG annual inflation falls 11,1 percentage points in September

THE ZiG annual inflation rate fell by 11,1 percentage points to 82,7% for September, owing to a deceleration in the price of goods in local currency.

By Staff Reporter Sep. 30, 2025

ZiG annual inflation falls 11,1 percentage points in September

SA-based Zimbo responds to call to end period poverty

A SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean has stepped up efforts to combat women’s period poverty in marginalised communities

By Margaret Lubinda Sep. 10, 2025

SA-based Zimbo responds to call to end period poverty

Can Zim’s New Youth Strategy bridge the chasm of despair?

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency’s revelation that 49,2% of young people are neither in education, employment, nor training stands as a damning indictment of previous interventions

By Lawrence Makamanzi Aug. 18, 2025

Can Zim’s New Youth Strategy bridge the chasm of despair?

‘Poverty plagues human development’

Song said China had instituted institutional reform, social relief, and system reforms to alleviate overall poverty.

By Garikai Tunhira Jun. 13, 2025

‘Better paid than pained’: The slow death of democratic integrity

When money, gifts or favours sway opposition representatives, democracy becomes hollow.

By Tapiwa Gomo Apr. 14, 2025

‘Better paid than pained’: The slow death of democratic integrity

Bridging educational gap between rural and urban societies

In rural communities, achieving five O Levels often carries more weight than the same accomplishment in urban areas.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni and Sinakwinkosi Mdlongwa Apr. 13, 2025

Bridging educational gap between rural and urban societies

Accelerating opportunities for women with disabilities

Stereotypes often portray women with disabilities as incapable, limiting their participation in leadership, entrepreneurship and political engagement.

By Deborah Tigere Apr. 4, 2025