Famine Early Warning Network Systems has come out to say a food crisis is expected between July 2019 and January 2020. The Network has attributed the crisis to low rainfall and deteriorating economic conditions. On their map report, they say the crisis is affecting almost the rest of Zimbabwe with a few places not outright ok but stressed.
In their report the network said:
The deteriorating macroeconomy and significantly below average 2018/19 crop production are expected to drive widespread Crisis food security outcomes through at least January 2020. Some worst-affected
households are likely to be in Emergency outcomes in districts of highest concern: Kariba, Binga, Hwange,
Gokwe North, Mbire, Mudzi, and Chipinge districts from October through February, the peak of the lean season.The long-standing economic challenges are expected to continue driving poor and highly volatile macroeconomic conditions. Some basic commodities like bread, sugar and cooking oil are likely to continue in short supply. Fuel shortages and increasing fuel prices are also contributing to the economic hardships faced by both rural and urban populations as household incomes and purchasing power rapidly erode.
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