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Situation Update
Zimbabwe’s 2024/25 agricultural season was marked by uneven rainfall distribution, with southern regions receiving above-average precipitation while northern and eastern areas faced delayed and erratic rains. According to SADC and FAO reports, maize production is expected to remain 10–15% below national requirements due to poor rainfall distribution and prolonged dry spells, particularly affecting smallholder farmers. Humanitarian efforts remain underfunded, with only 35% of required agricultural recovery financing secured, heightening concerns over food insecurity (OCHA, March 2025).
Economically, Zimbabwe experienced deflation (-0.1% in March 2025) due to tight monetary and fiscal policies, though staple food prices showed mixed trends. While maize meal prices remained stable, vegetable oil saw sharp increases (14.8% month-on-month), and rice prices declined. The blended inflation rate stabilized at 0%, with the Zimbabwean dollar (ZWG) accounting for 24% of transactions. The Food Poverty Line (ZWG 864.20 per person) and Total Consumption Poverty Line (ZWG 1,260.52) reflect persistent affordability challenges, particularly for low-income households.