Watch ZiG closely: Fews Net

FOOD security initiative, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fews Net), says the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency will have to be tracked regularly to see its sustainability, amid worsening living conditions.

Last month saw the introduction of the ZiG, replacing the battered Zimdollar that had experienced a sharp depreciation.

In its latest food security update for April, Fews Net said households were expected to increase their reliance on coping strategies to meet their food needs due to the poor harvest and inflation.

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