HARARE Rainfall at the weekend raised the hopes of locals and saw many planting last minute maize seed. The rains have revived hopes of agricultural activity following years of poor rainfall and acute food shortages. As a result, many households survived on one meal per day. The rain has rejuvenated our hopes, even though they have come a bit late. There is no need to take chances and today I have to finish planting my maize field,” said Rangarirai Mugocha of Warren Park.
Unfortunately I do not have enough maize seed, but I will work with what I have, said another villager. I can not imagine queuing for mealie meal in the shops again. The Harare City Council, which used to clash with the residents on practising urban agriculture, relaxed its laws following country-wide food shortages.