DMMU National Coordinator Gabriel Pollen has assured citizens that the country has substantial resources to respond to the effects of drought, revealing that the government has secured a drought insurance cover with the African Risk Capacity. Dr Pollen has however expressed fear over the anticipated yield due to the prolonged dry spell. Meanwhile, Mumbwa Central MP Credo Nanjuwa says there is no one to blame for the dry spell. In an interview, Monday, asked about the call by former DMMU national coordinator Chanda Kabwe on the need for government to conduct a food and needs assessment, Dr Pollen disclosed that government was already undertaking a Vulnerability Needs Assessment. “That’s already in place. We do that every year, we do not...

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