Reports

HIGHLIGHTS A total of 368,346 regular movements (330,085 at Beitbridge and 38,261 at Forbes) were observed during the month in review, with each Port of Entry (PoE) recording a significant decline in the number of movements observed…

HIGHLIGHTS The first imported COVID-19 case was reported on 21 March 2020 and local transmission started on 24 March. As of 20 April, 25 COVID-19 cases were confirmed, including three deaths. Despite a one-week disruption due to COVID-19…

Following the announcement this week by the G20 of a temporary suspension of debt payments from the poorest countries due from 1 May to 31 December, 2020, Christian Aid is urgently pressing for Zimbabwe to receive…

Key figures • 853,032 learners (ECD to Grade 7) targeted under the HRP through Education in Emergency support across 33 districts with severe needs. • 4.56 Million learners are currently affected and targeted under the COVID-19 pandemic with…

Background Zimbabwe experiences multiple natural hazards, including cyclones, drought, floods, and heavy rains. Droughts affect rural and urban food security and water supplies on an annual basis, with increased reliance on food distributions during lean seasons. Recurring floods…

Severe Water, Sanitation Crisis Undermines Pandemic Fight (Johannesburg) – Zimbabwe government measures to combat COVID-19 should include urgently providing continuous and affordable access to sufficient safe water to people across the country. Long before the coronavirus pandemic,…

ZIMBABWE—Life-saving services for survivors of gender-based violence will continue to be offered during Zimbabwe’s COVID-19-related lockdown, such as those offered by Bubi Shelter in Bubi district. This provides not only shelter for survivors but has also…

Highlights A four-week dry spell started in late February in central and eastern parts of the region, marking an early end of the rainfall season. The early cessation of rains caused premature wilting of many late-planted crops, which…

Growing more water-smart millet and less maize could help drought-hit farmers - but an unusual cultural fear holds them back By Andrew Mambondiyani MAMBWERE, Zimbabwe, April 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Samuel Mudziwepasi lost his entire maize crop…

A mother shares her fears as the country’s hunger crisis deepens while looming threat of COVID-19 adds extra layer Claire Nevill Just like millions of parents around the world, Rebecca Kapaira is balancing home-schooling her five children with…