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AS part of efforts to complement the government’s commitment of leaving no one and no place behind in pursuit of Vision 2030 and fulfilling its initiative of impacting lives and building sustainable communities, state-owned mobile network operator NetOne has donated over 100 food hampers to elderly people in the Msala area of Gokwe, Midlands Province.
The food hampers comprised mealie meal, cooking oil, sugar, salt, tea leaves, and other basic commodities.
Speaking after the handover ceremony, NetOne group chief executive officer Engineer Raphael Mushanawani emphasized the company’s dedication to community development.
“As NetOne, we recognise our responsibility to support vulnerable members of our society. These food hampers represent our commitment to ensuring that no one goes hungry, particularly our elderly who have contributed so much to building our nation,” said Eng Mushanawani.
NetOne chief commercial officer Learnmore Musunda said the initiative was aligned with sustainable development goals, particularly those focused on reducing poverty and hunger.
He said the donation reflects the company’s commitment to social responsibility and its desire to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable communities.
“This distribution programme demonstrates our commitment to SDG 1 and 2 – eliminating poverty and hunger. We believe that by supporting our communities, we contribute to the national vision of an upper-middle-income economy by 2030,” said Musunda.
Minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Owen Ncube, who was the guest of honour commended NetOne for the initiative, stating that such gestures were crucial in supporting vulnerable communities.
He expressed gratitude for the company’s commitment to social responsibility and urged other corporates to follow suit.
“This gesture by NetOne shows how the private sector can partner with the government in achieving our developmental goals.
Such actions directly support President Mnangagwa’s vision of leaving no one and no place behind,” said Minister Ncube.
One of the beneficiaries, Gogo Maria Moyo (78), expressed gratitude for the timely assistance, saying that the food hampers would go a long way in alleviating hunger and improving their overall well-being.
“I am so thankful to NetOne for remembering us elderly people. This food hamper will help me feed my grandchildren for several weeks,” she said.
Another beneficiary, Thomas Ndlovu (82), also praised the mobile operator’s donation, stating that it would significantly improve the lives of the elderly in the community.
He emphasized the importance of such initiatives, particularly for those who struggle to meet their basic needs.
“We often struggle to make ends meet, especially during this time of the year. NetOne has shown us that they care about the elderly in our community. May they continue to help others as they have helped us,” he said.
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