World Vision has recently set up a multimillion dollar 50-hectare irrigation scheme at Wanezi Malole in Insiza District of Zimbabwe, to boost food security in the drought-prone area where crops cannot grow under the normal rainfall patterns.

Filabusi-Insiza Member of the House of Assembly Cde Andrew Langa said a dam, which would supply water to the area, had since been completed.

"Equipment for the project has since been acquired and, currently, we are working on the aspect of irrigation," said Cde Langa.

He said clearing and preparation of the land was underway and was being implemented through the food for work programme.

Cde Langa said the irrigation scheme was going to benefit over 100 families in the district.

"We appreciate the work done by World Vision as it will go a long way in improving food in the district," he said.

The scheme is expected to be fully functional by mid-year, Cde Langa said.

He added that crops like soya bean, maize and wheat would be grown as soon as the land was ready for tilling.