Zim government plans food security initiatives to fight hunger
The government of Zimbabwe has combated initiatives aiming to tackle food insecurity which is a direct response to the recent Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee and Nutrition assessment report that was spoken at post cabinet briefing by the Minister of Lands, Agriculture Fisheries, Water and Rural development Hounarable Doctor Anxious J Masuka.
During the briefing, it was stated that about 6 million people living in the rural areas and 1,7 people living in the urban areas are in need of food assistance and thus a total of 7,7 million which is half of the nation’s population who are in a dire hunger crisis.
The revised appeal for aid has increased to US$3 billion, from the previously stated US$2 billion, reflecting the severity of the crisis.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa had declared the drought a national disaster and had aimed to mobilise resources from both domestic and international aid agencies.
Recently the Grain Millers Association Zimbabwe announced the introduction of a comprehensive private sector masterplan to ensure adequate supply of grain processed products during the drought period ending 31 July 2025
The masterplan were measures to enhance local production, improve distribution channels and aiming to safeguard food security for all Zimbabwean citizens.
