To the Tonga people, it is Mosi-oa-Tunya — “the smoke that thunders.” To the world, Victoria Falls stands as one of the Seven Natural Wonders and a pillar of Zimbabwe’s tourism economy.

Zimbabwe is facing a worsening public health crisis after 423 malaria-related deaths and more than 154,000 infections were recorded in 2025, with experts warning that climate change is accelerating the spread of the disease into previously low-risk areas. Health advocates say the surge, confirmed by the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH), threatens to reverse years of progress in malaria control, particularly in vulnerable rural communities.

Zimbabwe has reinforced its commitment to regional solidarity after donating 370 metric tonnes of maize to Malawi, providing critical relief as the country grapples with a worsening food crisis triggered by prolonged drought and climate-related shocks. The donation was officially handed over at the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) headquarters in Lilongwe, marking the second consignment of humanitarian assistance from Zimbabwe to Malawi in recent weeks.