The few lucky ones who have second homes in the rural areas left the noise and bustle of the City, taking a breather in the unpolluted rural settings.
According to the latest report on Poverty, Income, Consumption and Expenditure Surveys (PICES) the proportion of households facing severe food insecurity fell in the latest report conducted from December 15, 2020 to 10 March this year.
Nevertheless, the food insecurity level remained high, with 61 percent of the total population and 71 percent of the rural population in severe or moderate food insecurity.
While, some households benefitted from government’s initiated agricultural programmes such as Pfumvudza/Intwasa, those in the high density suburbs did not benefit from the initiative that targeted to promote hard-working farmers.
On the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, during the first lockdown in March 2020, high density areas had all formal business put on hold, straining the food network. 🔗 Read Full Article
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