Government is introducing Work for food program where members of the public will be engaged in work and paid food in exchange for their labour.
Chief Government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa during his weekly press briefing held in Lusaka disclosed that Government has so far distributed 40,865 Metric tonnes of maize to 84 districts in the country that have been worst hit by the drought.
He added that 71,252 Metric tonnes of maize has been sold to the public with preference to the underprivileged and vulnerable.
650 Metric tonnes of maize will be imported from Tanzania and the first consignment is expected in the country next week.
Mr mweetwa added that an average, 200 trucks carrying maize are expected to enter the country through Nakonde Border Post daily.