PRICE increases for basic food items, other commodities, and services are expected to persist over the coming months, following recent government fuel price hikes, a new report has warned.This comes ...

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"The dry spell here has prolonged and our crops are under severe threat. Farmers had planted mainly maize and rapoko," said ...

Despite vast agricultural potential, Africa still imports billions of dollars’ worth of food and depends heavily on food aid.

Residents' groups in Zimbabwe have raised alarm over soaring fuel prices, warning that the increases are driving up the cost of living and pushing many households into deeper financial strain.

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