The experts predicted months of drought, but instead Southern Africa has had plenty of rain. No, it seems the rains are just harbingers of worse drought to come. But weather experts and farmers argue that the pattern shown so far means that the phenomenon has taken is set to hit the country hard. Farmers, especially those who grow maize, say they are confused on what action to take given the conflicting messages on what is likely to happen.
Banks are very cautious.
The weather people are advising us to forget about maize. The government says we must be careful because they will not give us any relief. Fortunately, there is plenty of water in dams and lakes. The Department of Water Affairs says the expected drought was unlikely to dry up the country. It usually gets going in about December and hits full steam in about January, but it is up to full strength right now.