The UN launches a fresh appeal, saying drought and economic turmoil have left many facing starvation.
The UN has stepped up its emergency appeal for Zimbabwe, warning that more than five million people - a third of the population - are in need of aid.
The World Food Programme has launched a $331m appeal as the country battles the effects of drought, a cyclone and an economic crisis. David Beasley, head of the WFP, said many were"in crisis emergency mode... marching towards starvation".Recent harvests have been badly affected by drought and the price of food has risen sharply. Low water levels have also hit the main hydro-electric plant at Kariba, triggering rolling power cuts across the country.
Launching the appeal on Tuesday, Mr Beasley said about 2.5 million people were on the cusp of starvation. "We are talking about people who truly are marching towards starvation if we are not here to help them," he said.
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