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Trump aid freeze affects Zimbabwe’s pioneering mental health solution
They use a standard questionnaire to determine the patients they can help and those who may need professional help.
By Ish Mafundikwa Feb. 23, 2025
Trump aid freeze affects Zimbabwe’s pioneering mental health solution

South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts
A trial of an earlier, separate vaccine candidate, which was about to be tested on humans in South Africa as well as Kenya and Uganda, is also on ice.
By Reuters Feb. 18, 2025
South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts

USAID staff sent on temporary leave amid fund suspension
The move comes as the agency implements a significant operational shift aimed at enhancing accountability, according to US President Donald Trump's executive order.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Feb. 5, 2025
USAID staff sent on temporary leave amid fund suspension

Reprieve for Chiredzi vulnerable community
The year-long programme, which will be spearheaded by the Mwenezi Development Training Centre (MDTC), aims to enhance access to water, sanitation and hygiene services.
By Takudzwa Munemo Oct. 11, 2024
Reprieve for Chiredzi vulnerable community

Project brings relief to drought-stricken Chiredzi
The perennial dry spells impact negatively on crop yields and this year's El Nino-induced drought has left villagers in the hunger-stricken region on the edge.
By Vanessa Gonye Sep. 23, 2024
Project brings relief to drought-stricken Chiredzi

Rural farmers defy drought odds
Under the project, farmers were trained how to undertake income-generating projects.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jul. 5, 2024
Rural farmers defy drought odds

Ecotourism business plan to change lives of communities
Chiredzi provincial tourism officer Roman Matura said there was need to ensure tourism improves the livelihoods of communities.
By Lorraine Muromo Jul. 4, 2024
Ecotourism business plan to change lives of communities

USAid food assistance targets 25K people in Bikita
The United Nations has also sent a flash appeal for a further US$429 million in food aid.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 5, 2024
USAid food assistance targets 25K people in Bikita

Food insecurity fears mount
The Zimdollar is currently trading at US$11:ZWL$21 000 in supermarkets and 1:32 000 on the parallel market.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Apr. 1, 2024
Food insecurity fears mount

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