ZRCS implements drought second trigger activities

THE Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) is implementing the second trigger activities following the activation of its Early Action Protocol (EAP) for drought.

Zimbabwe is currently battling the effects of EI Niño-induced drought with millions of people already experiencing acute food shortages.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has since requested US$3 billion from well-wishers in a bid to marshal resources and avert possible starvation.

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