Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In the throes of Zimbabwe’s worst agricultural drought in over a century, a beacon of resilience shines through, courtesy of the World Food Programme’s (WFP) Risk Financing initiatives. The drought, driven by the El Niño weather phenomenon, has left millions in dire need of humanitarian assistance as food insecurity sweeps […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe Gender-based violence (GBV) and harmful practices continue to plague West and Central Africa, as outlined in the recent UNFPA Acceleration Paper, Towards Zero Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Practices in West and Central Africa. This comprehensive report reveals the alarming prevalence of GBV, female genital mutilation (FGM), and child marriage in […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s fight against HIV is set to gain a new ally as Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) prepares to introduce the long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug, cabotegravir (CAB-LA), before the end of the year. The intervention, anticipated by experts to revolutionise HIV prevention, comes as recent data continue […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe In Zimbabwe In Zimbabwe, traditional leaders such as chiefs and village heads are pillars of local governance, especially in rural areas. Their roles extend beyond cultural preservation to include conflict resolution, land allocation, and spearheading development projects. With expanding responsibilities under the Devolution Agenda, they are expected to work closely with rural […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In a world grappling with the harsh realities of inequality, Zimbabwe finds itself on the brink of a transformative moment. The challenge? Leveling the playing field to accelerate poverty reduction and ensure inclusive growth. The release of the World Bank’s landmark report, Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Structural Inequalities to […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe As Zimbabwe battles overlapping humanitarian challenges, ranging from an El Niño-induced drought to economic instability, key stakeholders are ramping up efforts to alleviate suffering and build long-term resilience. A blend of international aid, government initiatives, and community-driven strategies aims to address the cascading effects of climate shocks, public health emergencies, […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe Harare – A devastating drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon has plunged Southern Africa into a food crisis, with Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe declaring national emergencies. Millions face hunger as parched fields yield little to no harvests, leaving governments and humanitarian agencies scrambling to provide relief. Severe Impact […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In a world increasingly dominated by the digital sphere, children are navigating a unique set of opportunities and challenges online. A new report, “Protecting Children from Online Grooming,” highlights the voices of over 600 children across the globe, revealing their experiences, hopes, and fears in the digital world. Zimbabwe, a […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In the drought-prone districts of Buhera, Mutare, Zaka, and Chivi, a quiet revolution is transforming communities through the Takunda project. Funded by USAID and implemented by CARE Zimbabwe alongside six partners, the initiative is driving sustainable food, nutrition, and income security for vulnerable households. But beyond its tangible goals, Takunda’s […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe A number of ferrochrome industries that are burning fossil fuels at Gweru light industries areas are turning the city into a hotspot of air pollution, investigations reveal. At the same time, the increase of air pollutants now poses a health hazard for residents at ward 4, 10 and 12 (including […]