Shiwan’gandu in dire need of farming inputs 

By MILLENNIUM REPORTER 

RESIDENTS of Masongo village in Shiwang’andu have cried out to Government that they are in dire need of farming inputs fearing that hunger will be severe should fertilizer and seed not be delivered on time.

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