VOICED : Villagers in Zimbabwe skip meals to save scant food

The video discusses the severe food shortage in Zimbabwe, exacerbated by drought and land redistribution policies under President Mugabe. These policies have led to decreased agricultural production, with farms being seized from experienced white owners and given to inexperienced black farmers. As a result, many Zimbabweans face famine, with 1.5 million expected to experience severe food insecurity. The region is forced to import food, and aid agencies warn that by year's end, one in ten people will rely on food handouts.

What is the main reason the family in the video cooks only once a day?

• They prefer to eat less.

• They have limited food resources.

• They are trying a new diet.

• They are saving money for other expenses.

What major policy change affected Zimbabwe's agricultural production?

• Introduction of new farming technology.

• Land redistribution policies.

• Increase in export taxes.

• Ban on foreign investments.

Who implemented the land redistribution policies in Zimbabwe?

• Julius Nyerere

• Cyril Ramaphosa

• Robert Mugabe

• Nelson Mandela

Approximately how many Zimbabweans are expected to face severe food insecurity?

• 3 million

• 1.5 million

• 2 million

• 500,000

What is the expected impact of the drought on the region by the end of the year?

• The drought will end by December.

• All agricultural activities will cease.

• One in five people will need food aid.

• One in ten people will rely on food handouts.