By Yvonne Mutambwa
Cabinet considered 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.
Speaking at the post cabinet briefing this Tuesday, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Hon Dr Jenfan Muswere noted that the second phase of the Blitz Grain Distribution is progressing well
with a significant increase having been recorded on the quantum of grain moved.
“The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) is replenishing
depots allowing for improved distribution within the stipulated
timeframe.
“Regarding the Zunde RaMambo/Isiphala SeNkosi programme all
Chiefs nationwide have been allocated to respond to distress calls covering the most vulnerable while they are awaiting for their monthly allocations,” Said Minister Muswere.
A total number of 195.47 metric tonnes of grain have been collected by the Chiefs.
Pertaining to Urban Cash for Cereal Scheme, beneficiary registration is still underway across the urban domains as well as data cleaning, validation and paysheet generation for the wards whose registration
process has been completed.
” A total of ZiG 7 million was disbursed on the 13th of September 2024 and distribution modalities are ongoing,” added Minister Muswere.
As at 12 September 2024, a cumulative total of 3 859.15mt of mealie meal /maize grain had been collected under the Emergency School
Feeding Programme.
“Cabinet noted that the school feeding programme has commenced well, with schools managing to provide
hot meals for their learners,” Minister Muswere advised.
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