Diana Nherera
Harare Metropolitan Province aims to reach 200 000 people through the 2026/27 Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme, which seeks to boost household food security by encouraging communities to use available land productively.
The provincial programme was launched at Zengeza 2 High School in Chitungwiza on Tuesday and was attended by the Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province, Senator Charles Tawengwa, and Chitungwiza Mayor Councillor Rosaria Mangoma.
Before the launch, Minister Tawengwa and Mayor Mangoma toured the school’s income-generating projects, which include crop farming, bread making and beekeeping, commending the institution for its initiatives.
The minister said Pfumvudza promotes productive use of backyard spaces, open spaces and peri-urban plots to strengthen household food security.
He added that Government is working with local authorities and other stakeholders to establish accessible community gardens and specialised micro-gardening units for marginalised groups.
Mayor Mangoma thanked Government for extending the programme to urban communities, saying it provides residents with an opportunity to contribute directly to household food security.
“Food security begins at household level, and every household has a role to play,” she said.
