Gwanda, Matabeleland South | The devastating El Niño-induced drought has ravaged Southern Africa, leaving millions facing hunger, including vulnerable communities in Zimbabwe’s arid Matabeleland South province.
About 68 million people, constituting 17% of the total population, are at risk of hunger across Southern Africa due to the devastating El Niño-induced drought that has prematurely withered food crops during the farming season.
To address this crisis, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who doubles as SADC Chairperson, appealed to the international community for urgent aid, highlighting the urgent need for US$5.8 billion to mitigate the impact.
To alleviate the suffering of Zimbabweans, the government launched the Presidential Borehole Scheme (PBS).
Matabeleland South province, a region already grappling with water scarcity, has been severely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought.
As a result, local villagers are facing dire food shortages.
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