Zimbabwe projects massive rebound in maize output to ease food insecurity


HARARE, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe has forecast a massive rebound in maize production this year, hoping to alleviate the country's food insecurity caused by a severe drought last year.

Addressing a post-cabinet media briefing on Tuesday in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Jenfan Muswere said the southern African country is expecting maize output to rebound to 2,928,206 metric tons this year, up from last year's 635,000 metric tons, thanks to improved rainfall.

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