Thirsty work

Horses also have it rough as a lot of expressions and sayings do not hold them in the highest esteem.
By Tim Middleton Apr. 12, 2026

63K benefit from Russia–WFP food aid programme

MORE than 63 000 people in Bulilima and Kariba districts are benefiting from a humanitarian food assistance programme implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP)in partnership with Russia
By Silas Nkala Apr. 11, 2026

OK Zim burns US$1m in asset sell-offs, blunders

OK Zimbabwe Limited, tottering on the brink months before panicky directors surrendered the business to a corporate rescue practitioner
By Shame Makoshori Apr. 10, 2026

Hunger stalks Bulilima after poor harvests

"This support is important especially to reach vulnerable elderly people, women, child-headed households, persons with disabilities and those that are chronically ill," he said.
By Silas Nkala Apr. 10, 2026

How can you tell if the local market is working for farmers and consumers

The World Food Programme (WFP) has developed a framework that shows whether a particular market is working for local consumers and farmers.   
By Charles Dhewa Apr. 8, 2026

Food shortages hit crisis point as household costs shoot up

“Surplus-producing areas remain stressed (IPC Phase 2), with households minimally meeting their food needs but struggling to meet their non-food needs,” the report said.
By Staff Writer Apr. 2, 2026
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Families skip meals as food stocks dwindle

Crops have been particularly weakened in the southern and southeastern districts, including Chipinge, Chiredzi, and Beitbridge, which are historically prone to rainfall deficits.
By Staff Reporter Mar. 29, 2026

Zim launches first tilapia value chain marketing strategy

Zimbabwe’s aquaculture sector has received a boost with the launch of the country’s first tilapia value chain marketing strategy under the FISH4ACP programme. 
By Tatenda Kunaka Mar. 26, 2026

‘Food security a foundation of national development’

'Food security lies at the heart of people’s daily lives and serves as the foundation of a nation’s development'
By H.e. Zhou Ding Mar. 23, 2026