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60% of Mat South households do not own cattle: ZimLAC

Livestock, including cattle and goats, is a source of wealth for many Zimbabweans, with villagers in Matabeleland South famous for keeping large herds of the domestic animals.

By Silas Nkala Dec. 6, 2024

60% of Mat South households do not own cattle: ZimLAC

Child wasting soars to 4,9%

This comes amid indications that since January, more than 2 million children aged six to 59 months were screened for wasting and 7 004 children were treated.

By Lorraine Muromo Oct. 22, 2024

Matabeleland South hard hit by livestock deaths

On livestock diseases, the report stated that Chirumhanzu (53%) and Zaka (46%) had the highest proportions of households which reported livestock diseases.

By Silas Nkala Oct. 8, 2024

Matabeleland South hard hit by livestock deaths

Matabeleland has the highest number of widows in Zimbabwe

“Matabeleland South (27.3%) had the highest proportion of household heads who were widowed against the national proportion of 23.6%,” the report reads.

By Silas Nkala Sep. 29, 2024

Matabeleland has the highest number of widows in Zimbabwe

Harare, Mat South record high alcohol consumption levels

The report states that more males (26%) than females (4%) above 18 years in urban domains reported to have ever consumed alcohol.

By Silas Nkala Sep. 28, 2024

Harare, Mat South record high alcohol consumption levels

Masvingo tops child food poverty at 58%

The report also said nationally, 31% of children consumed other foods within the first three days after birth.

By Silas Nkala Sep. 27, 2024

Zim records jump in school dropouts

According to the report, financial difficulties were the most commonly cited reasons preventing many families from affording education for their children.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Jul. 19, 2024