Inter Press Service: In scorching heat, Ellen Kacha, inspects her almost failed maize crop, which now looks promising after a rare occurrence this season - normal rainfall for at least two weeks.
Droughts have been a common feature in recent years. This El Nino-induced phenomenon that is sweeping across southern Africa this year seems to have worsened smallholders' problems. Ellen's smallholding is no exception.
"The drought spell this year is worse as compared to the last three seasons. Regardless of conservation...