CNN : More than half Zimbabweans face starvation . More than half of the population has limited or no access to safe water , U.N. has said . U.N. appeal for U.S. assistance only 44 percent toward goal . It also estimates more than 5 million in the nation face starvation . Government 's insistence that nation is `` in recovery '' draws laughter from journalists .
CNN : More than half Zimbabweans face starvation . More than half of the population has limited or no access to safe water , U.N. has said . U.N. appeal for U.S. assistance only 44 percent toward goal . Government 's insistence that nation is `` in recovery '' draws laughter from journalists .