UN says healthy diets unaffordable for billions after 4mln Zimbabweans go hungry
The report said the greater challenge extends beyond food availability to affordability.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jul. 21, 2026
From fear to hardship: Zimbabweans’ painful journey home
The mass return has been fuelled by escalating anti-migrant campaigns, threats targeting foreign nationals, and uncertainty over the expiry and cancellation of
By Evans Mathanda
Jul. 13, 2026
While zvigananda splurge US$20m at wedding, Zim begs for money to feed the hungry
On one side of this bitter national reality, millions of ordinary citizens are facing the terrifying prospect of severe hunger.
By Tendai Ruben Mbofana
May. 28, 2026
WFP seeks US$36,5m to fight rising hunger in Zim
In its latest country brief, the UN agency said it assisted about 161 000 people in April, distributing 2 890 tonnes of food and providing US$67 400 in cash transfers to vulnerable households.
By Sharon Zebra and Lesley Kufandada
May. 20, 2026
Zim inflation rises as transport, food costs squeeze households
Upstream production costs also increased. The ZWG Producer Price Index excluding agriculture rose to 226.62 in March from 223.09 in February, translating to a monthly increase of 1.6%.
By Sharon Zebra
Apr. 27, 2026
WFP champions youth inclusion at ZITF forum
She said Africa’s rapidly growing youth population presented both opportunity and responsibility for governments and development actors.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Apr. 23, 2026
Food security unstable amid rising prices
Households across several parts of the country are under severe pressure after exhausting their food stocks and being forced to rely on markets where prices remain high.
By Sharon Zebra
Apr. 22, 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
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
