Mambo urges govt to introduce food security policy

Former Programme against Malnutrition Chairperson Bishop John Mambo has reiterated the need to introduce food security policy in the country.

Bishop Mambo says food security policy is important in ensuring that the country reserves enough food when there is bumper harvest.

In an interview with Q-news Bishop Mambo, who is also CISCA Chairperson, regrets that his call for the introduction of the Food Security policy in the recent years however, appears to be landing on deaf ears.

Meanwhile Bishop Mambo feels it would be wrong for opposition political parties or anyone else to blame President Lungu for the dry spells Lusaka and other parts of the country have been experiencing.

Bishop Mambo says the dry spells and the re-suffursing of the army worms in the country is a curse because religious have been doing their work.

He adds that the problems which have engulfed the country especially the agriculture sector are punishment from God for using his name in vain.

He says it is not too late for the country to seek the face of God and repent, if things are to normal use.

Meanwhile Agriculture minister Dora Siliya says Zambians will not go hungry despite a disappointing rain season during the 2017/2018 farming season.

Speaking on the sidelines of the German/Africa Business Association meeting Ms. Siliya said some parts of the country have been particularly affected as crops that were earlier planted have gone to waste due to poor rainfall.

The Minister notes that farmers in some parts of the country may have to replant their crops to get something out of this year’s rain season.

She says there is indication of rains might in some parts of the country.

Ms. Siliya says her Ministry is monitoring the situation to ensure food security.

She says her Ministry is also monitoring the region for the impact of the partial drought as there are reports of other countries equally affected.

This is contained a statement issued to Q News first secretary for press and public relations at the Zambian embassy in Germany Kellys Kaunda.