Reports

Editorial As Zimbabwe experiences another difficult year, with the economy declining further, an erratic start to the rainy season, and food shortages escalating in both urban and rural areas, the stories that people are telling us become ever more harrowing.…

The Context The humanitarian crisis that became acute in Southern Africa1 at the end of 2001, when up to 14 million people were estimated to be in need of immediate food aid was the result of a complex mix…

This Food Security Brief is a joint effort of FAO, WFP, UNDP and the UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator's office/RRU in consultation with government and partners. It is intended to contribute to the co-ordination and planning of humanitarian…

C-SAFE (Consortium for Southern Africa Food Emergency), comprised of World Vision, CARE & Catholic Relief Services is leading the way in implementing a monitoring and evaluation tool in Zimbabwe that monitors targeting, registration and food distribution to beneficiaries. "In addition, it…

BULAWAYO, 29 January (IRIN) - A fresh cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe's southern Binga district in Matabeleland North has claimed the lives of four people and hospitalised 16 others. The Acting Environmental Health Officer for Matabeleland North province, Notion Gombe, said…

Summary Although the rainfall situation has improved recently, cumulative rainfall as of mid- January 2004 is still below normal for the greater part of the country. The worst affected areas are in Manicaland Province, Masvingo Province and…

BULAWAYO, 29 January (IRIN) - Hopes for the revival of Zimbabwe's national cattle herd faded this week amid revelations that a shortage of chemicals has prevented the veterinary services department from providing dipping services for the past five months. The…

JOHANNESBURG, 28 January (IRIN) - The number of people forecast to be in need of food aid in Zimbabwe over the next few months has risen dramatically to 7.5 million, up from an earlier estimate of 5.5 million. Aid officials…

European Commission Humanitarian Aid Office Funding to Boost Humanitarian Information Management Collection and publication of timely and accurate humanitarian information is a prerequisite for effective emergency preparedness and response. The prevailing humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe requires these…

HARARE, 26 January (PLUSNEWS) - The European Union is this year expected to spend close to US $30 million to help improve Zimbabwe's underfunded health delivery system. The head of the European Commission (EC) delegation to Zimbabwe, Francesca Mosca, said…