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Climate shocks bring devastating drought to southern Africa's doorstep

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A wilted maize crop is seen in Mumijo, Buhera district east of the capital Harare, Zimbabwe on March 16, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

By  Kitsepile Nyathi

Correspondent in Harare, Zimbabwe

Nation Media Group

Southern Africa was once a reliable source of food for the continent.

Now, it is almost a basket case, with at least three countries on the brink of devastating famine following a severe drought in the just-ended planting season.

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