Zimbabwe is facing a food crisis exacerbated by an El Nino-induced drought, affecting many southern African nations. The government estimates 2.7 million people will go hungry, with the possibility of declaring a state of emergency. The World Food Programme has assisted 270,000 people but requires more funds to extend aid. Zimbabwe's maize harvest is expected to drop by half to 1.1 million tons. Residents in Buhera are receiving grain, peas, and cooking oil, but supplies are only sufficient for a month. The crisis follows the disruption of food production since 2000 after the seizure of white-owned farms by former president Robert Mugabe.

The leader of a religious sect in Zimbabwe, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, was denied bail after being arrested for suspected child abuse, with 251 minors found working on his farm and 16 unregistered graves discovered. The court ruled that Chokurongerwa could interfere with witnesses if released. He and seven church members face charges under the Burial and Cremation Act and the Children’s Act. The next hearing is scheduled for April 4. Chokurongerwa, a leader in the Johane Masowe church, has a history of abuse allegations. His lawyer plans to appeal the bail decision.

Ishmael Chokurongerwa, leader of a religious sect in Zimbabwe, was denied bail after being arrested for suspected child abuse. Police found 251 minors working on his farm and 16 unregistered graves. The court ruled that Chokurongerwa could interfere with witnesses and that his release would cause public outcry. He and seven church members face charges under the Burial and Cremation Act and the Children’s Act. The next hearing is scheduled for April 4. Chokurongerwa, also known as Madzibaba Ishmael, is a leader in the Johane Masowe church, previously accused of abuse. The suspects' lawyer plans to appeal the bail ruling.

Ishmael Chokurongerwa, a 56-year-old leader of the Johane Masowe sect in Zimbabwe, was denied bail after being arrested for suspected child abuse. Police found 251 minors working on his farm and 16 unregistered graves. Chokurongerwa and seven church members face charges and will remain in custody until April 4. The sect has a history of abuse allegations, and the magistrate cited the risk of Chokurongerwa interfering with witnesses as a reason for denying bail.

The leader of a religious sect in Zimbabwe, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, was denied bail after being arrested for suspected child abuse. Police discovered 16 graves and 251 minors working on his farm. Chokurongerwa and seven church members face charges under the Burial and Cremation Act and the Children’s Act. The court ruled that Chokurongerwa could interfere with witnesses, and all suspects will remain in custody until the next hearing. The defense plans to appeal the bail decision.

Ishmael Chokurongerwa, a religious sect leader in Zimbabwe, was denied bail on charges of child abuse after police found 251 minors working on his farm and 16 unregistered graves. Chokurongerwa and seven church members face charges under the Burial and Cremation Act and the Children’s Act. The court cited the risk of Chokurongerwa interfering with witnesses and potential public outcry as reasons for denying bail. The next hearing is scheduled for April 4. Chokurongerwa's lawyer, Purity Chikangaise, plans to appeal the bail decision.

Zimbabwe's gold production fell by 15% in 2023 to 30 tonnes, missing the government's target of 40 tonnes. The decline is attributed to electricity cuts, currency volatility, and an extended economic crisis that has deterred investment. Despite its potential, Zimbabwe lags behind regional peers like Ghana and Mali. The country's gold producers face challenges such as capital-raising difficulties and a fragmented small-scale mining sector.

Rescuers successfully pulled out all 15 subsistence miners trapped in an underground shaft at Redwing mine in Zimbabwe after a collapse. The rescue operation faced delays due to unstable ground. The miners were greeted by a jubilant crowd upon their rescue. Formal mining operations at Redwing have been halted since 2020, with subsistence miners conducting unsanctioned work. Mine accidents are common in Zimbabwe, with a recent incident in September resulting in nine deaths at Bay Horse Mine.

Zimbabwe, facing food insecurity since the early 2000s, anticipates a poor harvest in 2024 due to El Nino's impact on crop yields, with maize harvests expected to drop to 1.1 million tons. The World Food Programme, in collaboration with other aid agencies, aims to assist 2.7 million people, focusing on 270,000 individuals in particularly vulnerable southern regions. WFP's acting country director, Christine Mendes, announced a $39 million budget for humanitarian programs, which is currently underfunded by 60%. The WFP will provide maize grain, beans, and cooking oil to the most vulnerable communities.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is preparing to feed 270,000 Zimbabweans over the next three months as the country anticipates a poor harvest due to an El Nino-induced drought. Zimbabwe has faced food security challenges since 2000 and expects the 2024 maize harvest to drop to 1.1 million tons. WFP's acting country director, Christine Mendes, announced a $39 million budget for humanitarian programs, which is currently 40% funded. The WFP will focus on the most vulnerable communities in four districts, providing maize grain, beans, and cooking oil to households.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is preparing to provide food assistance to 270,000 Zimbabweans over the next three months in anticipation of a poor harvest caused by an El Nino-induced drought. Zimbabwe has faced food security challenges since 2000 and expects the 2024 maize harvest to drop to 1.1 million tons. The WFP, along with other aid agencies, aims to support 2.7 million people in total. WFP acting country director Christine Mendes announced a budget of $39 million for humanitarian programs, which is currently 40% funded, and emphasized the need to secure additional resources.

Eleven subsistence miners are trapped in an underground shaft at Zimbabwe's Redwing Mine after a collapse likely caused by earth tremors. The mine, owned by Metallon Corporation and located 270 km from Harare, has been under corporate rescue since 2020 and is worked by subsistence miners. Rescue attempts have been hindered by unstable ground conditions, but efforts are ongoing to ensure the miners' safe return.

A severe drought in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern, has led to the death of dozens of elephants due to thirst. The park, which lacks a major river and depends on solar-powered boreholes, has seen its water sources dwindle, affecting the 45,000 elephants that inhabit it. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water by desilting watering holes and pumping more water through solar wells.

Climate change, intensified by the El Nino weather pattern, is causing severe drought in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, leading to the death of dozens of elephants. The park, which lacks a major river, depends on solar-powered boreholes for water. However, these are insufficient due to the reduced surface water, and the park's 45,000 elephants are struggling to find the 200 liters of water they need daily. Zimbabwe's Meteorological Services anticipates the drought will persist into 2024. Conservation efforts include desilting watering holes and increasing solar well pumping. Zimbabwe has nearly 100,000 elephants but can only support half, causing overcrowding in the national parks.

In Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, dozens of elephants have died of thirst due to a drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Niño weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, depends on solar-powered boreholes for water. With the elephant population at 45,000 and each requiring 200 liters of water daily, the available water sources are insufficient. The drought, expected to continue into 2024, has led to animals traveling long distances for water and food, with some herds crossing into Botswana. Conservation efforts include desilting watering holes and increasing solar well pumping. Zimbabwe's elephant population is nearly 100,000, but the parks can only support about half, leading to overcrowding and increased mortality.

Dozens of elephants have died from thirst in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, depends on solar-powered boreholes for water. With an elephant population of 45,000 and each requiring 200 liters of water daily, the current water sources are insufficient. Park officials have observed increased elephant deaths and carcasses, with some animals migrating to Botswana in search of water. Conservation efforts include desilting watering holes and enhancing solar well pumps. Zimbabwe's elephant population is nearly 100,000, but the parks can only support half, leading to overcrowding and increased vulnerability during droughts.

Dozens of elephants have died from thirst in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, depends on solar-powered boreholes for water. With an elephant population of 45,000 and each requiring 200 liters of water daily, the current water sources are insufficient. Park officials have observed increased elephant deaths and migration to Botswana in search of water. Conservation efforts include desilting watering holes and enhancing solar well pumps. Zimbabwe's elephant population is nearly 100,000, but the parks can only support half, leading to overcrowding and increased vulnerability.

Dozens of elephants have perished from dehydration in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a drought intensified by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, depends on solar-powered boreholes for water. With an elephant population of 45,000 and each requiring 200 liters of water daily, the current water sources are insufficient. Zimbabwe's rainy season has been scant, and the drought may persist into 2024. Conservation efforts include desilting watering holes and enhancing solar well pumps. Zimbabwe's elephant population is nearly 100,000, exceeding the capacity of national parks.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, depends on solar-powered boreholes for water. With the park's elephant population at 45,000 and each adult requiring 200 liters of water daily, the current water sources are insufficient. Zimbabwe's rainy season has been scant, and the drought may persist into 2024. Conservationists are attempting to mitigate the crisis by desilting watering holes and increasing solar well pumping. Zimbabwe's elephant population is nearly 100,000, but the parks can only support about half, leading to overcrowding and resource scarcity.

Dozens of elephants in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park have died of thirst due to a drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, depends on solar-powered boreholes for water. With an elephant population of 45,000 and each requiring 200 liters of water daily, the current water sources are insufficient. Park officials have observed increased elephant deaths and migration to Botswana in search of water. Conservation efforts include desilting watering holes and enhancing solar well pumps. Zimbabwe's elephant population is nearly 100,000, but the parks can only support half, leading to overcrowding and increased vulnerability.

Dozens of elephants in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park have died due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Niño weather pattern. The park, lacking major rivers, relies on solar-powered boreholes, which have been insufficient to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply additional water. The situation highlights the broader impacts of climate change discussed at COP28 in Dubai.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water, but the national parks are overwhelmed with nearly double the capacity of elephants they can support.

Dozens of elephants have died from thirst in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a drought linked to climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, depends on solar-powered boreholes for water. However, these are failing to meet the needs of the park's 45,000 elephants, each requiring 200 liters of water daily. With the drought expected to persist into 2024, conservationists are concerned about further losses. Zimbabwe's elephant population is nearly 100,000, but the parks can only support about half that number. Efforts are being made to desilt watering holes and increase water pumping to mitigate the crisis.

Dozens of elephants have died from thirst in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a drought linked to climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, depends on solar-powered boreholes for water. With the park's elephant population at 45,000 and each adult requiring 200 liters of water daily, the current water sources are insufficient. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to persist into 2024. Efforts are being made to desilt watering holes and increase water supply through solar wells. Zimbabwe's total elephant population is nearly 100,000, but the country's parks can only support about half that number.

Dozens of elephants have died of thirst in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the 45,000 elephants. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water by desilting watering holes and pumping more water through solar wells.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water by desilting watering holes and pumping more water through solar wells. The situation highlights the broader impact of climate change on wildlife and the urgent need for climate action.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water by desilting watering holes and pumping more water through solar wells. The situation highlights the broader impact of climate change on wildlife and the environment.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes for water. With water sources dwindling, the park's 104 boreholes have been insufficient, leading to increased elephant deaths. Conservationists are attempting to mitigate the crisis by desilting watering holes and pumping more water. The drought is expected to continue into 2024, further stressing the park's resources.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes for water, but these have been insufficient. The drought, expected to continue into 2024, has forced animals to travel long distances for water, with some crossing into Botswana. Conservation groups are attempting to mitigate the crisis by desilting watering holes and pumping more water.

Dozens of elephants have died from thirst in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, depends on solar-powered boreholes for water. With the elephant population at 45,000 and each requiring 200 liters of water daily, the available water sources are insufficient. The drought is expected to persist into 2024, and conservationists are attempting to mitigate the crisis by desilting watering holes and increasing solar well pumping. Zimbabwe's elephant population is nearly 100,000, but the parks can only support half that number.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes for water, but these have been insufficient. The drought has forced animals to travel long distances for water, with some crossing into Botswana. Conservation efforts are underway to provide additional water, but the situation remains dire as the drought is expected to continue into 2024.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply extra water. The situation highlights the broader impacts of climate change discussed at COP28 in Dubai.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply extra water. The situation highlights the broader impacts of climate change discussed at COP28 in Dubai.

Dozens of elephants have died from thirst in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, depends on solar-powered boreholes for water. With an elephant population of 45,000 and each requiring 200 liters of water daily, the current water sources are insufficient. Park officials have observed increased elephant mortality, with carcasses providing food for predators. The drought is expected to persist into 2024, and conservation efforts are underway to desilt watering holes and increase water supply through solar wells. Zimbabwe's total elephant population is nearly 100,000, but the parks can only support just over half, leading to overcrowding and resource scarcity.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes for water, but these have been insufficient. The drought has forced animals to travel long distances for water, with some elephants crossing into Botswana. Conservation efforts are underway to provide additional water, but the situation remains dire as the drought is expected to continue into 2024.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water, but the national parks are overwhelmed with an elephant population nearly double their capacity.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks major rivers, relies on solar-powered boreholes for water, but these have been insufficient. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water, but the park's capacity is overwhelmed by its large elephant population.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water by desilting watering holes and pumping more water through solar wells. The situation highlights the broader impact of climate change on wildlife and the environment.

Dozens of elephants in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park have died due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Niño weather pattern. The park, lacking major rivers, relies on solar-powered boreholes, which have been insufficient to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply additional water. The situation highlights the broader impacts of climate change discussed at COP28 in Dubai.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are insufficient to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water by desilting watering holes and pumping more water through solar wells. The situation highlights the broader impact of climate change on wildlife and the urgent need for climate action.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the 45,000 elephants. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water by desilting watering holes and pumping more water through solar wells. The situation highlights the broader impact of climate change on wildlife and the urgent need for climate action.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are insufficient to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water, but the national parks are overwhelmed with nearly double the capacity of elephants they can support.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water, but the national parks are overwhelmed with an elephant population nearly double their capacity.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes for water, but these have been insufficient. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water, but the park's capacity is overwhelmed by its large elephant population.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply extra water. The situation highlights the broader impacts of climate change discussed at COP28 in Dubai.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks major rivers, relies on solar-powered boreholes for water, but these have been insufficient. The drought has forced animals to travel long distances for water, with some elephants crossing into Botswana. Conservation efforts are underway to provide additional water, but the situation remains critical as the drought is expected to continue into 2024.

Dozens of elephants in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park have died due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply extra water. The situation highlights the broader impact of climate change on wildlife and the urgent need for climate action.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks major rivers, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply extra water. The situation highlights the broader impact of climate change on wildlife and the environment.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought and its impact on wildlife, with efforts underway to supply extra water. The situation highlights the broader challenges of climate change discussed at COP28 in Dubai.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are insufficient to meet the water needs of the large elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought and its impact on wildlife, with efforts underway to provide additional water through desilting and pumping. The situation highlights the broader challenges of climate change discussed at COP28 in Dubai.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply extra water. The situation highlights the broader impact of climate change on wildlife and the urgent need for climate action.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are insufficient to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water, but the national parks are overwhelmed with an elephant population nearly double their capacity.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks major rivers, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water to the park, but the situation remains critical.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water by desilting watering holes and pumping more water through solar wells. The situation highlights the broader impact of climate change on wildlife and the ongoing discussions at COP28 in Dubai.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, lacking a large river, relies on solar-powered boreholes, which are insufficient as water sources dwindle. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist until 2024. Efforts are being made to provide additional water through desilting water holes and pumping more water via solar wells. The park's elephant population is significantly higher than its capacity, leading to further strain on resources.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are insufficient to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply extra water. The situation highlights the broader impacts of climate change discussed at COP28 in Dubai.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water, but the national parks are overwhelmed with an elephant population nearly double their capacity.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are insufficient to meet the water needs of its 45,000 elephants. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water, but the national parks are overwhelmed with nearly 100,000 elephants, far exceeding their capacity.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Niño weather pattern. The park, lacking major rivers, relies on solar-powered boreholes, which have been insufficient to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply additional water. The situation highlights the broader impact of climate change on wildlife and the environment.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about further losses as the drought is expected to continue into 2024. Efforts are being made to supply extra water, but the national parks are overwhelmed with an elephant population nearly double their capacity.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply extra water. The situation highlights the broader impacts of climate change discussed at COP28 in Dubai.

Zimbabwe has mandated lithium miners to submit plans for local production of battery-grade lithium by March 2024, aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for the mineral. The country, which banned lithium ore exports and imposed a 5% export tax on concentrates, seeks to enhance beneficiation processes. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube emphasized that only the production of lithium carbonate qualifies as beneficiation. Major Chinese investors, including Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Sinomine Resource Group, have already invested over $1 billion in Zimbabwe's lithium sector. However, challenges such as inadequate renewable energy and other key inputs remain.

The ongoing drought in Zimbabwe, exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino phenomenon, has led to the deaths of dozens of elephants in Hwange National Park. The park, which lacks major rivers, relies on solar-powered boreholes for water, but these have been insufficient. The drought has forced animals to travel long distances for water, with some elephants crossing into Botswana. Conservation groups are working to provide additional water to mitigate the crisis. Zimbabwe's national parks are overwhelmed, with an elephant population nearly double their capacity.

Zimbabwe has mandated lithium miners to submit plans for local production of battery-grade lithium by March 2024, aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for the mineral. The government, which banned lithium ore exports and imposed a 5% export tax on concentrates, does not consider the current production of concentrates as sufficient beneficiation. Major Chinese investors, including Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Sinomine Resource Group, have invested over $1 billion in Zimbabwe's lithium reserves. However, challenges such as infrastructure deficiencies and lack of key inputs like renewable energy and sulphuric acid hinder the establishment of local refineries.

The World Food Programme (WFP) plans to provide food relief to 270,000 Zimbabweans over the next three months due to an anticipated poor harvest caused by an El Nino-induced drought. Zimbabwe's maize harvest is expected to halve to 1.1 million tons in 2024. The WFP, which has a $39 million budget for humanitarian programs in Zimbabwe, is currently only 40% funded and will prioritize the most vulnerable communities. The country, in collaboration with aid agencies, aims to assist a total of 2.7 million people facing food insecurity.

Zimbabwe's maize harvest is expected to halve to 1.1 million tons in 2024 due to an El Nino-induced drought, creating a significant grain deficit that threatens food security. The country needs about 1.8 million tons of maize annually, and the drought is expected to shrink the agriculture sector by 4.9% next year. USAID's FEWS NET has warned of high food assistance needs in Zimbabwe and neighboring countries. The drought has delayed planting, with only 95,156 hectares of land under summer crops by December 10, a sharp decline from the previous year. Economic growth is also projected to slow to 3.5% in 2024.

Zimbabwe is facing a significant grain deficit due to an El Nino-induced drought, with maize output projected to drop to 1.1 million metric tonnes. The country requires about 1.8 million tons of maize annually for human consumption. The United States Agency for International Development's Famine Early Warning Systems Network has warned of high food assistance needs in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar through early 2025. The drought is expected to shrink Zimbabwe's agriculture sector by 4.9% next year, and economic growth is forecasted to slow to 3.5% from 5.5% in 2023.

The World Food Programme plans to provide food relief to 270,000 Zimbabweans over the next three months due to an anticipated poor harvest caused by an El Nino-induced drought. Zimbabwe's maize harvest is expected to halve in 2024, exacerbating food insecurity for 2.7 million people. The WFP, with a budget of $39 million, will focus on the most vulnerable communities, though funding is currently only 40% secured. The organization will distribute maize grain, beans, and cooking oil to affected households, prioritizing areas with the poorest rainfall and lowest yields.

The World Food Programme plans to provide food relief to 270,000 Zimbabweans over the next three months due to an anticipated poor harvest caused by an El Nino-induced drought. Zimbabwe, which has faced food insecurity since 2000, expects its maize harvest to halve in 2024. The WFP, focusing on the most vulnerable communities, has budgeted $39 million for humanitarian programs in Zimbabwe, though only 40% of the funding has been secured so far. The organization will prioritize providing maize grain, beans, and cooking oil to the most affected households.

The World Food Programme (WFP) plans to provide food relief to 270,000 Zimbabweans over the next three months due to an anticipated poor harvest caused by an El Nino-induced drought. Zimbabwe, which has faced food insecurity since 2000, expects its maize harvest to halve in 2024. The WFP, focusing on the most vulnerable communities, has budgeted $39 million for its humanitarian programs in Zimbabwe, though only 40% of the funding has been secured. The organization will prioritize providing maize grain, beans, and cooking oil to the most affected households.

The ongoing drought in Zimbabwe, exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino phenomenon, has led to the deaths of dozens of elephants in Hwange National Park. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes for water, but these have been insufficient. The drought has forced animals to travel long distances for water, with some elephants crossing into Botswana. Conservation groups are working to provide additional water to mitigate the crisis. Zimbabwe's national parks are overwhelmed, with an elephant population nearly double their capacity.

Zimbabwe faces significant food insecurity due to expected poor harvests exacerbated by El Nino. The World Food Programme (WFP) plans to provide food relief to 270,000 of the most vulnerable people, focusing on the southern region. The Zimbabwean government forecasts a substantial reduction in maize harvests, and aid agencies aim to assist a total of 2.7 million people. WFP's humanitarian programs are currently underfunded, with only 40% of the required $39 million secured.

Zimbabwe's gold production fell by 15% in 2023 to 30 metric tons due to electricity cuts and currency volatility. Once a leading gold producer in Africa, Zimbabwe now lags behind countries like Ghana and Mali. The economic crisis and concerns over government policy have deterred investment, with the country's gold output falling short of the government's target. The majority of gold is produced by small-scale and artisanal miners, who face challenges due to the fragmented industry structure. Major producers include Kuvimba Mining House, Caledonia Mining Corporation, Padenga, and RioZim.

Dozens of elephants have died in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather pattern. The park, which lacks a major river, relies on solar-powered boreholes that are failing to meet the water needs of the elephant population. Conservationists are concerned about the ongoing drought, which is expected to persist into 2024, and are taking measures to supply extra water. The situation highlights the broader impact of climate change on wildlife and the environment.

Ishmael Chokurongerwa, leader of a religious sect in Zimbabwe, was denied bail after being arrested for suspected child abuse. Police found 251 minors working on his farm and 16 unregistered graves. The court, led by magistrate Christine Nyandoro, argued that Chokurongerwa could interfere with witnesses. The suspects, including seven church members, face charges under the Burial and Cremation Act and the Children’s Act. They will remain in custody until the next hearing on April 4. Chokurongerwa's lawyer, Purity Chikangaise, plans to appeal the bail ruling.

Zimbabwe's gold production fell by 15% in 2023 to 30 metric tons, impacted by electricity shortages and currency volatility. The country, once a leading gold producer in Africa, now lags behind regional peers due to an extended economic crisis and investor concerns over government policy and property rights. Despite a recovery in recent years, production remains below the government's target of 40 tons. The gold sector is dominated by small-scale and artisanal miners, with major producers including Kuvimba Mining House, Caledonia Mining Corporation, Padenga, and RioZim.

The article highlights the issue of child labor in the Mukwasine sugar plantations in Zimbabwe, where children like nine-year-old Tapiwa Mumverenge work in harsh conditions to support themselves and their families. Despite the low pay and risks, including exposure to diseases and dangerous wildlife, child labor persists due to economic hardship and the need for cheap labor during the cane cutting season. The Progressive Agriculture and Allied Industries Workers’ Union of Zimbabwe reports a monthly wage for cane workers at $180, but children earn significantly less. The US Department of Labor has identified the situation as one of the 'worst forms' of child labor. The Zimbabwean government and the Zimbabwe Sugarcane Farmers Development Association have expressed concern and the latter prohibits hiring children. Zimbabwe's ratification of the protocol to the Forced Labour Convention shows a commitment to addressing the issue. Globally, millions of children are involved in labor, with a significant number in Sub-Saharan Africa engaged in exploitative work.