Water investment push for food security

The government is stepping up investment in reliable water infrastructure to enable year-round agriculture in drought-prone districts, a minister told the Daily News. The initiative targets improved irrigation and water storage, including new dam projects and rehabilitation of existing schemes. However, chronic underfunding and climate shocks threaten even basic water access, as previous pledges have gone unfulfilled. The minister said the investment is critical for food security, but previous pledges have gone unfulfilled. Zimbabwe faces recurring droughts exacerbated by climate change, making water storage and irrigation essential for survival. The success of the initiative depends on mobilizing significant capital and implementing projects quickly. The core vulnerability: chronic underfunding and climate shocks threaten even basic water access; without major capital and rapid implementation, the push may become another unfulfilled pledge in a cycle of recurring food crises.