Zimbabwe faces severe food shortages in months ahead, as global humanitarian funding is shifting focus towards the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic, 263Chat has established. The United Nations humanitarian arm, World Food Program (WFP), a major player in feeding vulnerable households this week announced that
MUTARE- A local legislator has extended an olive branch to food insecure villagers in Cyclone Idai ravaged communities by providing door to door food deliveries during the Coronavirus lockdown. Chimanimani West Member of Parliament, Nokhutula Matsikenyeri says she is complementing government’s efforts in fighting the spread
The Food Federation and Allied Workers Union of Zimbabwe (FFAWUZ) has approached the Ministry of Labour and Social Services with an urgent appeal to get adequate personal protective equipment and other necessary amenities during the 21 day lockdown. The workers in the food industry are among
Medical doctors have urged government to take the lives of Zimbabweans seriously by putting more effort to combat COVID-19 and review the case definition of the global pandemic. In a press statement released yesterday, Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) said the second death
MUTARE-A High judge has granted an order to Mutare City Council to provide regular supply of clean and portable water to its residents during COVID-19 lockdown period following an appeal by residents. Justice Hlekani Mwayera made a ruling against the municipality on April 8 after a
Caledonia Mining Corporation has recorded 14 233 ounces of gold at Blanket Mine in the quarter ending 31 March 2020 representing an increase of 19 percent from the 11 948 ounces produced in the corresponding quarter of 2019. Following the results, Caledonia Chief Executive Officer, Steve
DSTV has introduced a new channel that will allow Christians in Zimbabwe to commemorate Easter from home, following the ban on all forms of gatherings in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. The new channel is aimed at Christians from all denominations and will run
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says it urgently needs US$130 million to sustain upto August, an emergency operation to prevent millions of the country’s most vulnerable people plunging deeper into hunger. In a statement WFP says over 4 million people are food insecure up
MUTARE- Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company has beefed up security to counter the growing threat of illegal mining during the 21 day lockdown declared to fight coronavirus, its officials have said. Senior public relations officer Sugar Chagonda revealed that they have intensified security at the mine to
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) says it is worried by a rising trend of security agents who are brutalizing residents during the ongoing 21 day lockdown under the guise of enforcing the President Emmerson Mnangagwa directive. The country is on day 10 of the 21
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