Only 1 in 5 African countries funding elementary education
Zimbabwe and the rest of the continent on Sunday commemorated the Day of the African Child running under the theme Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now!
By Lorraine Muromo
Jun. 18, 2024
Risk of polio spreading in Zim, neighbouring countries remains high
Zimbabwe last reported a case of indigenous wild poliovirus (WPV) in 1986 and has been certified polio free since 2005.
By Unicef
May. 25, 2024
Put children at centre of climate investments: Unicef
The UN agency also called for programmes to strengthen the resilience of households to deal with climate-related emergencies.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
May. 14, 2024
Villagers warned against paying for food delivery
The warning came following complaints by some villagers in rural parts of Zimbabwe who indicated that they were being ordered to pay transport
By Silas Nkala
May. 14, 2024
Village Rhapsody: The impact of climate change on Zimbabwe’s water resources
Zimbabwe has experienced increased variability in precipitation, leading to more frequent and intense droughts followed by heavy rainfall events.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Apr. 28, 2024
Cholera hits over 30% of children
Unicef said cholera cases surged in Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West and Harare provinces during the Easter holiday with population mobility posing a risk of increased cases.
By Gracious Daniel
Apr. 23, 2024
2 million children risk malnutrition: Unicef
Focusing on the most vulnerable districts in Zimbabwe, Unicef is targeting to assist at least two million children at risk of contracting preventable diseases and malnutrition.
By Gracious Daniel
Apr. 3, 2024
‘45m children at high risk of climate change-induced diseases’
Unicef regional director for eastern and southern Africa, Eva Kadilli, said the climate change crisis is a real threat to children through disease outbreaks and malnutrition.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 27, 2024
Zim surpasses 4 million target during polio vaccination using the novel oral polio vaccine type
WHO has played a crucial role in supporting Zimbabwe's response to the recent polio outbreak, including conducting the nationwide vaccination campaign.
By Amh Voices
Mar. 15, 2024