Zimbabwe distributes over 62,000 tonnes of grain to tackle food insecurity
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HARARE – As of July 2, 2024, Zimbabwe has distributed a cumulative total of 62,796.84 metric tonnes of grain to vulnerable and food-insecure populations across its provinces, the government announced on Tuesday.
This effort is part of the ongoing Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy and Urban Transfer Programme aimed at increasing food security. The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that about 2.7 million Zimbabweans are at risk of running out of grain.
“The first three months’ distribution blitz, which started in May 2024, is coming to an end this month. Accordingly, modalities for the second phase, from August to October 2024, are being worked out,” Information Minister Jenfan Muswere told journalists during Tuesday’s post-Cabinet briefing.
“These include the grain movement plan, urban cash distribution plan, and mobilization of more financial resources for the three months’ distribution.”
Furthermore, a total of 3,397.33 metric tonnes has been collected to date by Chiefs across all provinces under the Zunde RaMambo/Isiphala Senkosi Strategic Grain Reserve Distribution Programme, Muswere added.
