Zimbabwe: Govt Moves to Avert Drought-Induced Hunger

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Zimbabwe: Govt Moves to Avert Drought-Induced Hunger

[The Herald] Drought relief mitigation has been extended by Government for another month in the wake of the long dry spells this season, which have seen crops in some areas suffering from moisture stress and a likely low harvest in some districts, Senate heard last week.

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