Informes

Sharp macroeconomic decline expected to drive high prices and humanitarian assistance needs In October 2018, new monetary and fiscal policies were implemented in Zimbabwe in an attempt to combat persistent liquidity constraints. These policies were followed in…

1 February 2019, Harare – The United Nations System in Zimbabwe works with Government, Development Partners, Civil Society Organizations and communities to advance democratic, social and economic governance for quality service delivery in health, education, water…

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors trends in staple food prices in countries vulnerable to food insecurity. For each FEWS NET country and region, the Price Bulletin provides a set of charts showing…

Executive summary A large area in the southern part of African continent, around the Tropic of Capricorn, is experiencing a meteorological drought, mainly as a consequence of the ongoing El Niño. This region has a strong precipitation seasonality,…

Highlights In line with seasonal trends, national average maize prices have been increasing across the region. South Africa, the region’s largest maize producer/supplier, is seeing an uptick in prices partly due to lower than expected planting and…

Zimbabwe During the second half of 2018, Zimbabwe experienced a significant increase in the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance due to outbreaks of diarrhoeal diseases, rising food insecurity and multiple hydro-meteorological hazards, including drought…

The Catholic Church in Zimbabwe has issued a pastoral letter expressing “sadness and concern” at the current political situation in the country. Writing in the letter, the Bishops of Zimbabwe say: “We have observed with increasing concern and…

-Protests triggered by the increased cost of living, deteriorating economic conditions and fuel price hike of over 150% were met by a widespread crackdown. The government's blocking of internet services has disrupted the flow of…

Delayed and erratic rainfall marked the first half of the season Key Messages Many areas across the region are experiencing Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes due to last year’s below average harvest and in some countries political and…

The Zimbabwean authorities must act swiftly to ensure security forces are held to account for ongoing brutal human rights violations, including torture, rape, beatings and killings of civilians, Amnesty International said today as the crackdown continues…