Govt disputes Global Hunger Index rate of Zambia

Government has disputed the latest Global Hunger Index ranking of Zambia as the third hungriest nation in the world

Agriculture Minister Given Lubinda has questioned which parameter the World Hunger Index used to rank Zambia as one of the hungriest country in the world.

Mr. Lubinda says Zambia country is food secure, adding that the country has not witnessed anyone die of hunger.

Speaking in a telephone interview, Mr. Lubinda has since challenged the World Hunger Index to explain the criteria used to place Zambia as the third ranked hungriest nation in the world.