Drought-hit Zimbabwe boosts maize imports to tackle food insecurity
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster over the drought in April, and the government has appealed for 3.3 billion U.S. dollars to respond to the drought crisis.
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According to the government, the drought has left 60 percent of the country's population food insecure, necessitating urgent food aid interventions.
By NewVision Reporter
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HARARE - Zimbabwe has significantly ramped up maize imports in the past four months to address a severe drought exacerbated by El Nino, which slashed cereal