Southern Africa’s hunger emergency demands more than humanitarian sympathy
Southern Africa is once again confronting a devastating humanitarian crisis, but this emergency should not be viewed merely as another seasonal drought or temporary food shortage.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
7h ago
When neutrality looks like taking sides: the Red Cross, separatists and a crisis of trust
The ICRC is needed precisely where others do not operate: in zones of war, occupation, the collapse of state authority and de facto control by armed groups.
By Jean D’amour Mugabo
May. 5, 2026
Heavy rains claim 123 lives
OCHA reported that floods and cyclones this season have claimed 300 lives and affected 1,5 million people across Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Madagascar and South Africa.
By Kirsty Sibanda
Feb. 23, 2026
Alarming rise in child abuse sparks calls for urgent action
Violence against children in Zimbabwe has reached alarming levels, prompting urgent calls for action, the global humanitarian organisation dedicated to child welfare, Save the Children, has said.
By Natasha Ncube
Feb. 10, 2026
‘Prioritise mental health as a core component of disaster preparedness, response’
THE African Mental Health Research Initiative (AMARI) has called on the government, humanitarian agencies and development partners to invest in community-based mental health services
By Brent Shamu
Oct. 28, 2025
Diabetes Association partners health professionals
THE Zimbabwe Diabetes Association (ZDA) has partnered healthcare professionals, including doctors and pharmacists, to raise public awareness and provide essential information about diabetes
By Langelihle Nyathi
Sep. 29, 2025
Mhlanga nominated ambassador for regional women’s awards
According to event organisers, the initiative seeks not only to recognise individual accomplishments, but also to inspire others to create change in ways both big and small.
By Natasha Ncube and Kirsty Sibanda
Sep. 25, 2025
Zim’s donor dependency syndrome shocker
PEPFAR is supporting an initiative by the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria to provide lenacapavir to up to two million people in countries with high burdens of HIV.
By Sydney Kawadza
Sep. 9, 2025
Humanitarian needs funding remains critically low: Unicef
The humanitarian crisis in the country was triggered by the El Niño-induced drought, multiple public health emergencies and worsening economic instability throughout 2024.
By Sharon Zebra
Aug. 20, 2025
