Zimbabwe’s government is working to build a 600,000-metric-tonne strategic grain reserve in preparation for a forecast El Niño drought during the 2026/2027 summer season. The reporting says the plan is framed as part of efforts to reduce the impact of expected dry conditions.
Multiple outlets describe the initiative as a government-backed grain stockpile and link it to planning already under review. One account says Cabinet, chaired by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, receives an update on the 2026/2027 Summer Plan, which incorporates a Drought Mitigation Plan presented by the Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka.
There is also variation in the timing details and the emphasis of the coverage. One outlet states the reserve is targeted to be ready by October 2027, while another specifies a similar October 2027 deadline and adds that the government will leverage new artificial intelligence, though it does not add further detail in the provided summaries.
