Omalaitsha services decline in southern region: Report

There has been a significant decline in the number of people who use cross-border drivers, also known as Omalaitsha
By Silas Nkala Oct. 15, 2025

Tough times for omalayitsha, families take knock

The transporters have over the years proven to be a blessing for most of the families in the southern region who rely on their courier services,
By Margaret Lubinda Oct. 5, 2025

Zim faces favourable consecutive rainy season

They said income from ongoing crop sales was relatively low due to below-normal market demand, as many rural households were primarily consuming own-produced food.
By Staff Reporter Sep. 2, 2025

We cannot afford to sit on our laurels

The Famine Early Warning System Network (FewsNet) states that below-average food prices are expected to support access to food for poor households.
By Newsday Aug. 9, 2025
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Food aid needed until December: Fews Net

THE need for food aid is expected to continue to rise until at least December as some districts in typical deficit areas in Zimbabwe are expected to have exhausted own-produced food stocks.
By Brent Shamu Aug. 5, 2025

‘Access to food markets to be constrained till May 2025’

This is because some livestock, especially cattle, will not have fully recovered following the extended drought since late 2023.
By Tatira Zwinoira Nov. 7, 2024

Market confidence in ZiG low. . . as Fews Net projects constrained urban household purchasing power

According to Fews Net, this year’s drought, poor macro-economic and market conditions continue to drive acute food insecurity concerns in Zimbabwe.
By Tatira Zwinoira Nov. 4, 2024

Cattle die, livelihood activities limited as water challenges persist: Fews Net

In its food security update for September, FewsNet said the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Phase 3 crisis was now widespread throughout the country.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 3, 2024

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