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WFP amplifies calls to combat hunger

Zimbabwe has been reeling under the dire effects of the El Niño-induced drought that resulted in poor harvests, rendering over half of the country’s population food insecure.

By Lorraine Muromo Nov. 5, 2024

‘5,3m people suffering from acute food insecurity’

It stated that the figure could be higher, with 5,9 million rural people facing hunger in addition to the 1,7 million people in urban areas.

By Lorraine Muromo Sep. 10, 2024

‘5,3m people suffering from acute food insecurity’

Southern Africa's battle against drought and the quest for sustainable food security

The drought gripping the region is described as the worst in decades, a catastrophic event that has forced nations like Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe

By Lawrence Makamanzi Aug. 20, 2024

Southern Africa's battle against drought and the quest for sustainable food security

US$6m payouts to assist 250K Zimbos: WFP

Zimbabwe received an insurance payout of US$32m from African Union’s ARC agency to alleviate the devastation the country suffered from the El Niño-induced drought.

By Priviledge Gumbodete Aug. 13, 2024

US$6m payouts to assist 250K Zimbos: WFP

Cash programme reaches 31 000 women, youths

The CBT programme has reached 31 000 people, with a current caseload of 15 000.

By Patricia Sibanda Aug. 6, 2024

Cash programme reaches 31 000 women, youths

WFP appeals for US$409m to alleviate hunger

The southern region is currently battling an EI Nino-induced drought. Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe have declared national drought disasters.

By Priviledge Gumbodete and Lorraine Muromo Jul. 23, 2024

WFP appeals for US$409m to alleviate hunger

Councillors squabble over idle market

Some councilors allegedly want to put their cronies on the list of beneficiaries.

By Nunurai Jena Jul. 7, 2024

‘Zim in food crisis by month end’

The drought relief funds are, however, expected to cover 29 districts across the country.

By Lorraine Muromo Jul. 5, 2024

WFP worries over drought mitigatory funding shortfall

WFP and its partners have been working tirelessly to address food insecurity caused by the El Niño-induced drought, which has since been declared a state of national disaster.

By Ropafadzo Makosi Jun. 26, 2024