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Pfumvudza inputs sow division

by BustopTV

By Sukuoluhle Ndlovu

Zaka – Seeds and fertilizers coming from the government as aid to farmers is being politicized by local individuals in Ward 19 in Zaka.

The Pfumvudza seed and fertilizer is being distributed upon merit of one’s’ political party.

Zaka ward 19 MDC Alliance councilor, Peter Imbayarwo said people who belong to his party are being side lined when it comes to distribution of the seed and fertilizer.

He also is not welcome at some gatherings that are held being in his ward.

“At first everyone used to benefit from the distribution of the seed and fertilizer but now it is being politicized and being given to people who support Zanu-PF. Not everyone is benefiting from the distribution as was said by the government.
Small groups of people are the ones that come and take the seed from the beneficiaries claiming that the seed is from the government hence one does not belong to the ruling party they should not benefit from any project the government introduces,” said Imbayarwo.

He added that the seed and fertilizer that was supposed to be given to the people for free is now being sold. People were encouraged to utilize Pfumvudza but it is now difficult as most farmers do not have the seed and those who had already planted are now having difficulties in accessing fertilizer.

On resident in the ward, Esther Muchavhera said politicization of aid is becoming a challenge in their ward.

“Politics is becoming a problem in this ward as we are being led by a MDC Alliance Councilor; this is resulting in us being sidelined and not benefitting from everything coming from the government. The seed we were supposed to is now being sold and we are not everyone is benefiting. The issue of pfumvudza has brought division in the ward, those in authority must take action and this must come to an end,” she said.

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