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zimbabwe food security Stories

Zimbabwe drought: Cabinet says more than half of population will need food aid
Reuters  |  May 15, 2024

Zimbabwe is among the worst-hit countries by the El Nino-induced drought in Southern Africa, with Zambia and Malawi also facing food shortages this ye...

EU provides €1 million emergency aid for Ethiopia's cholera crisis
Hanifa Adan  |  May 13, 2024

In March 2023, Ethiopia reported over 2,276 cases and 50 deaths, posing a grave threat to approximately 3.3 million individuals.

Ruto calls for production of affordable fertiliser in Africa
Barack Oduor  |  May 09, 2024

The continent, according to Ruto, possesses over 60 per cent of the world's uncultivated arable land, yet it operates far below its agricultural capac...

UN Resident Coordinator warns of looming drought crisis amid ongoing floods
Charity Kilei  |  May 08, 2024

He also cautioned about the potential shift from floods to drought, citing forecasts indicating a possible return to drought conditions by the end of...

State, Dutch gov't launch Sh2.5bn climate resilience project in three ASAL counties
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 07, 2024

The project also has a research component, whose knowledge will guide and inform the project implementation and promote innovation and learning for th...

Urban dwellers embrace kitchen gardens for food security
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 07, 2024

Besides cost savings, the farmers value the safety of consuming chemical-free, homegrown produce for the family.

State begins distributing 400,000 tonnes of assorted fertiliser
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 28, 2024

Flagging off the fertilisers in Mombasa, Agriculture PS Paul Ronoh said they will be sold at Sh2,500 per 50kg bag.

State efforts pay off as Kenya records surge in fish production
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 23, 2024

Last year, annual fish production significantly improved from 4,000 metric tonnes to 30,000 metric tonnes.

Escalating food security crisis in Sudan sparks urgent call for action - FAO
Paul Aginnah  |  Dec 13, 2023

The ongoing conflict and violence have worsened the humanitarian crisis, leading to an alarming food security issue.