Zimbabwe Herald published an article on the Covid-19 pandemic and how the global lockdowns pose a serious threat to food security across the entire Southern Africa region which is already battling a drought caused by poor rains in the just ended cropping season. Director General Johan Swinnen stated countries that rely heavily on imported food to meet demand are at risk from supply chain failures, especially in the face of border-crossing closures. “Vulnerable groups also include small-scale farmers, pastoralists, and fishers who might be hindered from working their land, caring for their livestock, or fishing. They will also face challenges accessing markets to sell their products or buy essential inputs, or struggle due to higher food prices and limited purchasing power.”
