Post-Cabinet Press Briefing: Meeting 2024-28: 28th August 2024

1.0 REPORT ON THE FOOD DEFICIT MITIGATION STRATEGY, URBAN CASH TRANSFER PROGRAMME AND MOVEMENT OF GRAIN

Cabinet received and noted the Report on the Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy, Urban Cash Transfer Programme and Movement of Grain, as presented by the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Honourable July Moyo.

The second phase of the Blitz Grain Distribution has now gained momentum as food insecure people continue to receive their 3-months’ supply of grain. To date, a total of 31 889.85 metric tonnes of grain has been distributed and schools have commenced collection of supplies for the Emergency School Feeding Programme. A total of 139 854.94 metric tonnes of grain is expected to be distributed during the months August to October 2024.

 

 

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