MORE AID FOR MALAWI

Talent Gore

ZIMBABWE is giving Malawi another consignment of 90 metric tonnes of cement and assorted goods as part of relief aid in the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy.

The cyclone hit Malawi in March, claiming more than 300 lives and causing widespread infrastructural damage.

Zimbabwe is also mobilising similar support for victims of recent floods in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Speaking at a post-Cabinet briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, said the consignment consisted of housing units, cement and other assorted goods.

“The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, July Moyo, briefed Cabinet on the consignment of donations that will be sent to Malawi to assist flood victims.

“As the nation is aware, the country, through its humanitarian assistance arm, ZIMAID, has already sent two consignments to assist flood victims in Malawi.

“ZIMAID will be sending another consignment which will be accompanied by senior Government officials, led by Mr Nathan Nkomo, chief director, Civil Protection Unit

“The consignment will include the following items, among others, cement – 90 metric tonnes, housing units (cabins) – 30, mealie-meal, clothing bales, bumper shoes bales and an assortment of other goods, such as detergents, sanitary pads and medical supplies,” she said.

Minister Mutsvangwa expressed gratitude to those who supported the cause.

“Cabinet wishes to express its gratitude to all those that are supporting the cause, and the transporters who are offering their services to transport the goods to Malawi,” she said.