In preparation for the looming drought that might see the whole country face starvation,the government has secured 150 000 tonnes of maize from Zambia and 500 000 tonnes from Ukraine.
Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is chairperson of the Food Security and Nutrition Committee says the government is on top of the things as the hunger and drought situation experienced in Zimbabwe is under control.
Vice President Mnangagwa has revealed the government has secured funding from the Exim Bank of China and has procured more than 650 000 tonnes of maize. He added logistics are underway to transport the maize.
“We are aware of the drought situation and government has moved in to purchase maize from friendly countries. We have secured 150 000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia and 500 000 tonnes from Ukraine,” said Mnangagwa.
There has been speculation that Zimbabwe might be affected by Zambia’s decision to ban the exportation of maize but Mnangagwa says everything is in place.
The food security and nutrition committee has worked out the quantity the country might need this season to about 1.4 million tonnes for the government to feed the over three million people who need food aid. -State Media