Exchange premium widens as Zimdollar firms
The Zimbabwe dollar lost significant value during the first half, as money supply increased by over 500% compared to the December 2022 rate.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Sep. 8, 2023
USAid unveils US$2m urban food aid
Last year, 18 000 households across 20 urban areas participated in resilience-building activities.
By Freeman Makopa
Jul. 17, 2023
More aid for cyclone ravaged Chimanimani
The two yearlong global economic crisis and the impact of climate change, have all held back recovery for Zimbabwe’s cyclone hit communities.
By Obert Siamilandu
Jun. 9, 2023
May: Zimdollar’s black month
Some basic commodity Zimdollar prices spiked by more than 100% in May, though prices in US dollars remained relatively stable.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 5, 2023
US dollar maize prices decline: FewsNet
The 2022/23 summer cropping season received increased rainfall at the start of the season, leading to a higher output in areas which recorded higher rainfall.
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 2, 2023
Foreign currency transactions dominate insurance sector
In Zimbabwe dollar terms, the industry recorded a 353% surge in 2022 having underwritten business valued at $173 billion during the period.
By Melody Chikono
Mar. 14, 2023
Power, water shortages hit Chipinge chilli farmers
Local communities not only use chilli farming as a natural income-generating solution, but as a tool to deter elephants from raiding their crops.
By Lorraine Muromo
Mar. 12, 2023
Above-normal rainfall predicted for March
According to FEWS NET, surplus-producing and some typical deficit-producing locations should see stable US dollar maize grain prices.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 6, 2023
Zimbos turn to mopane worms as hunger bites
As a result, traditional income-generating activities such as selling vegetables and fruit, barter trade, and casual labour have been on the decline.
