HARARE — Zimbabwe is bracing for a boost in its agricultural output for the 2025/26 season, with the government projecting a 2% increase in maize production to 2.35 million tonnes, up from 2.29 million tonnes recorded last season. The announcement was made by the Minister of Agriculture, Anxious Masuka, during a post-Cabinet update, signaling a broader recovery in cereal output, including traditional grains, rice, sorghum, and wheat that officials believe will place the natio

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.