Zimbabwe: We Cannot Be That Cruel – Says Agric Deputy Minister in Zanu-PF’s Defence, Amid Fears of Politicisation of Food Aid

DEPUTY Minister of Agriculture Vangelis Haritatos has dismissed fears Zanu PF will politicise the distribution of food aid right in the middle of Zimbabwe’s worst drought in years, saying they can never be that cruel.

Zanu PF has over the years been accused of denying food aid to perceived opposition supporters and those who refuse to participate in their activities.

With an El Nino-induced drought significantly affecting yields, Zimbabwe is one of several countries that is in dire need of food…