Reports

Preparation for 2004/05 Agricultural Season: Main Challenges and Constraints A few weeks before the start of the 2004/05 season, the availability of agricultural inputs is still uncertain. Prospects of a good season are dampened by the difficulty…

Agricultural Inputs for the 2004/05 Agricultural Season According to the 2004/05 cropping plan devised by the Government of Zimbabwe, 4 million hectares of maize will be planted. This translates to approximately 100,000 MT of maize seed. Current estimates indicate that approximately…

GMB Expected to Play Pivotal role in Mobilising Surplus Grain for Re–distribution The food security outlook for the 2004/05 marketing year continues to be uncertain given the significant divergence in the cereal production estimates. Consistent with recent…

Low Sanitation Coverage a Cause for Concern in Kariba District Health officials now fear that cholera may be endemic in Nyaminyami area of Kariba District. Nyaminyami, located in the North Western part of Mashonaland West province in…

Crop Production Figures Essential For Planning The United Nations Humanitarian Co-ordinator has underscored the need for well-researched crop production figures for proper planning of programmes. In normal circumstances a joint FAO/WFP and Government of Zimbabwe Crop and…

More Needed To Fight Malaria As Africa celebrated Africa Malaria Day on Sunday 25th April, the number of malaria cases in Zimbabwe this year continues to increase, threatening the lives of many, especially children. This year, many…

UN Team and Ambassadors Visit Matebeleland South Province The UN Humanitarian Coordinator (UN HC) accompanied a small group of ambassadors on a field trip to Matebeleland South Province between the 31st of March and the 3rd of April 2004. The mission…

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

UN launches Consolidated Appeal for Zimbabwe The Consolidated Appeal for Zimbabwe, prepared in close consultation with the Government of Zimbabwe as well as other humanitarian stakeholders, has been presented in Geneva and New York simultaneously. The new…

Malaria Cases Increasing Countrywide Cases of malaria are reported to be on the increase in most parts of the country. A weekly report for week 9 on Epidemic Prone Diseases, Deaths and Public Health Events compiled by the Ministry of…