Reports

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…

By Marko Phiri HARARE, Jan 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Bensen Muzamba knows the cost of water only too well. He runs a maize farm outside Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, but because of poor rains at the start…

In Numbers 530 mt of food assistance distributed US$1.8m cash-based transfers made US$35.9m six months (February–July 2019) net funding requirements, representing 67% of total 262,530 people assisted in December 2018 Operational Updates • The 2018/19 Lean Season Assistance cycle, scaled-up to…

21 January 2019, Harare – The United Nations System in Zimbabwe, comprising Agencies, Funds and Programmes, remains open and fully operational. The UN entities continue to implement various development and humanitarian activities in support of national…

High fuel price increases are expected to impact poor household food access Key Messages The bulk of typical cereal-deficit areas across the country continue to experience Crisis (IPC Phase 3) acute food insecurity outcomes. These outcomes are mainly…