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’s food crisis set to worsen
The Meteorological Services Department has predicted that Zimbabwe will record normal to above normal rains during the current farming season.
By Praise Nyamadzawo
Jan. 3, 2025
Candid Comment: Disastrous consequences of poor planning
Latest and available figures indicate that Zimbabwe’s housing backlog stands at 1,5 million houses.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Sep. 20, 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
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
Price of mealie-meal has dropped, says CCZ
Prices of mealie-meal shot through the roof in the past few weeks as retailers and suppliers sought to capitalise on the drought-induced shortages in the country.
By Brent Shamu
Apr. 3, 2024
Food insecurity fears mount
The Zimdollar is currently trading at US$11:ZWL$21 000 in supermarkets and 1:32 000 on the parallel market.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Apr. 1, 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
Hungers stalks Lupane villagers
A village from Dongamuzi, Stephen Mnkandla, appealed to the government to intervene with food aid.
By Nizbert Moyo
Mar. 17, 2024
