Vegetables rot in food markets across Zimbabwe while half the population faces food insecurity

Nearly half of Zimbabwe's population some 8 million people face food insecurity. Yet in food and vegetable markets across the country wastage is high as piles of once-nutritious vegetables rot. BULAWAYO, Feb 6, 2020 (IPS) - Piles and piles of rotting vegetables at food markets situated right in Zimbabwe's central business district would elsewhere be viewed as a sign of plenty.