Reports

By Jeffrey Moyo TSHOLOTSHO, Zimbabwe, Aug 31 2017 (IPS) - Sixty-seven-year-old Hloniphani Sidingo gives a broad smile while popping out through the gate of a clinic in her village, as she heads home clutching containers of anti-retroviral…

Key Messages The post-harvest period continues and most households across the region are experiencing Minimal (IPC Phase 1) acute food insecurity outcomes. For countries with above-average harvests this season, Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes are expected to…

Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes prevail in the south as poor households face difficulties in meeting non-food needs Key Messages Minimal (IPC Phase 1) food security outcomes are currently being experienced in most traditional cereal-surplus areas in the…

Sally Nyakanyanga Freelance journalist based in Harare Author Notes Part of a special project that explores the impact of climate change on the food security and livelihoods of small-scale farmers in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and Zimbabwe GWANDA, 4 August 2017 Maize…

In a major milestone, public heath centres in Harare, Budiriro and Glenview benefitted from the installation of solar systems, thanks to the Solar for Health Initiative of UNDP/Global Fund targeting 154 public health facilities across…

Executive summary Provision of humanitarian aid in the form of cash transfers has gained significant momentum over the past few years. Research and evidence on certain aspects of cash transfer programmes (CTP) has been well documented, particularly…

Executive summary Provision of humanitarian aid in the form of cash transfers has gained significant momentum over the past few years. Research and evidence on certain aspects of cash transfer programmes (CTP) has been well documented, particularly…

The occurrence of transboundary animal diseases - especially those that can be transmitted to human beings from animals - poses grave socio-economic consequences for Southern Africa. They affect food and nutrition security, human health, livelihoods and…

Key Points Beneficiary households relying on food assistance were using negative coping strategies more frequently than non-beneficiary households, confirming the correct targeting of post-harvest humanitarian assistance The proportion of households borrowing food or seeking help from relatives and…

Safeguard young people programe (2014-2016) Addressing the urgent needs of youth across Southern Africa Africa’s youth population is growing rapidly, bringing immense opportunities for economic growth and prosperity. Yet, they face many risks as they navigate adolescence –…