DStv Channel 403 Saturday, 30 November 2024

Discussion | Impact of the drought in Southern Africa

 

JOHANNESBUEG - Millions of people across Southern Africa are facing severe hunger and loss of livelihoods as the area grapples with prolonged dry spells.

READ: Zimbabwe declares El Nino drought a national disaster

In Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, extreme drought has damaged more than two million hectares of crops.

The countries have since declared the drought as national disaster. Humanitarian groups say the situation risks spiraling into an unimaginable humanitarian situation.

READ: Livestock insurance offers hope to drought-hit Somalis

Machinda Marongwe, the Southern Africa Director of Oxfam International spoke to eNCA.

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