Zim’s trade deficit swells to US$1,7bn
This means Zimbabwe is spending more foreign currency to import goods and services than it is exporting.
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Nov. 1, 2024
Drought fuels GBV as hunger bites in Mbire
Zimbabwe is experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years, leaving 7,6 million in urgent need of food — and the situation continues to worsen.
By Chengeto Chidi
Oct. 6, 2024
Drought forces farmers into livestock migration
As pastures and water shortages continue to worsen, livestock health deteriorates, leading to more deaths from starvation and drought-induced diseases.
By Fairness Moyana
Oct. 6, 2024
Japan unveils fund for food-insecure families
Japanese ambassador to Zimbabwe Shinichi Yamanaka said the project aimed to deliver food assistance to around 26 000 vulnerable people, with funding totalling approximately US$1,4 million.
By Lorraine Muromo
Aug. 22, 2024
Drought: Malnutrition cases on the rise
Zimbabwe is grappling with the effects of climate change which has left over five million citizens in urgent need of food aid.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Jul. 17, 2024
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‘It’s cronyism, state capture and looting’: Inside Zim’s eye-popping US$3,3 billion drought appeal
In April, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster to tackle the prolonged drought crisis and indicated that 2.7 million Zimbabweans were facing hunger.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jul. 7, 2024
Wetter 2024/25 season to boost Seed Co volumes
Seed Co International Limited is incorporated and domiciled in Botswana and listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Jul. 4, 2024
Seed Co to boost US dollar sales
Seed Co said foreign currency shortages persisted in the period under review as most economic players demanded settlement in US dollars.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Jul. 2, 2024
Zim needs to import 1 million tonnes of maize to stave off hunger: US
Southern Africa is currently reeling under an El Niño-induced drought, with some countries like Zimbabwe, hard hit.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 18, 2024
