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Zim experiences food security gains

ZIMBABWE’S food security improved significantly in July this year driven by an above-average harvest

By Tael Mudzingwa Sep. 8, 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

Zim faces favourable consecutive rainy season

Govt on alert for local food shortages: Muswere

Tobacco sales stood at a record of 354,4 million kilogrammes as at August 18 this year compared to 231 million kilogrammes sold at the same time last year, an increase of 53,07%.

By Sydney Kawadza Aug. 27, 2025

Govt on alert for local food shortages: Muswere

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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

Food aid needed until December: Fews Net

Climate change takes toll on Gokwe tomato farmers

According to FAO, tomato production in Zimbabwe dropped from 26,6 kilotonnes in 2021, the highest tomato production on record, and 26,4kilotonnes the following year.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Jun. 29, 2025