Gloomy 2024/25 agric season triggered by El Niño: FewsNet
In its extensive analysis, FewsNet said the range of negative outcomes and challenges for both farmers and livestock were expected to increase.
By Lorraine Muromo
Sep. 3, 2024
Fews Net warns of 60% maize deficit in Zim
The alert comes as the 2023/24 agricultural season has been wrecked by an El Niño-induced drought, with average to below normal rains.
By Farming Reporter
Aug. 29, 2024
Water supplies remain critical: FewsNet
This comes amid indications that the decrease in rainfall due to the El Niño effects is likely to exacerbate water scarcity in the country.
By Lorraine Muromo
Aug. 1, 2024
Watch ZiG closely: Fews Net
Last month saw the introduction of the ZiG, replacing the battered Zimdollar that had experienced a sharp depreciation.
By Belinda Chiroodza
May. 3, 2024
High food assistance needs imminent: USAid
Zimbabwe is among several southern African countries that have been severely affected by the El Niño-induced drought with at least two million people facing starvation.
By Gracious Daniel
Apr. 16, 2024
El Niño drought hits Zim hard
This year, through a very uneven season, farmers have tried and tried to get a crop.
By Ian Scoones
Apr. 9, 2024
EditorialComment: Tackle food, water shortages
The government started rolling out food assistance across 56 of the country’s 60 districts last month, with selected households receiving rations comprising of 10kg of grain per month.
By The Standard
Mar. 17, 2024
FewsNet warns of hunger crisis
Water stress has also impacted the germination and growth of crops, with some farmers reporting total crop failure.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 6, 2024
Feature: Farmers’ hope wilt as crops wither under drought’s grip
The World Food Programme warns that nearly eight million people in Zimbabwe face hunger, a number that could rise if the rains do not come soon.
By Problem Masau
Feb. 19, 2024
