December 18, 2024Xinhua
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for rapid and effective distribution of aid to people facing food shortages resulting from an El Niño-induced drought.
“Timely delivery of food aid as well as agricultural inputs to our people at the grassroots level must be a priority,” Mnangagwa told a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
“I…challenge relevant ministries, departments and agencies to apply themselves and develop strategies that will increase the efficiency of transportation and logistics to deliver aid and support to our people.
» According to the government, around 7.6 million people, more than half of the country’s population, face food insecurity and need food assistance during the December-March junction period. ‘next year.
Mr Mnangagwa said the government had made notable progress in implementing policies and programs to benefit citizens while promoting economic development.
He said a slow growth rate of 2% is expected this year, due to the impact of drought and challenges such as energy shortages.
“We remain resolute and optimistic that the fiscal and monetary reforms introduced during the year will increasingly support monetary stability and lead to an economic rebound,” Mr. Mnangagwa added.
