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Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Deputy Minister Jennifer Mhlanga has commended the corporate world for helping Cyclone Idai victims.

Speaking during the handover of donations by Cell Insurance at Manyame Airbase last week, Deputy Minister Mhlanga said efforts being made by the corporate world will help survivors overcome the trauma they suffered.

“It is so comforting to see the corporate world stepping in to assist the affected communities in these trying times,” she said.
“This is the kind of gesture that will definitely soothe the pain on both the affected people and the Government, considering that the cyclone swept away everything that they had including food times.

“It is quite splendid for you, Cell Insurance, to go a step beyond your commercial business to extend a helping hand to the affected people.

“I implore fellow corporates to emulate your noble gesture because the calamity-hit communities need you all.”
The items donated included sanitary pads, blankets, mealie-meal, sugar, beans, kapenta fish and bath soap.
Government has also commended the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) after receiving a 57 tonne assortment of goods for Cyclone Idai victims.

Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Sekai Nzenza received the goods from the UNHCR director for Southern Africa region Mr Valentin Tapsoba and she said the package will go a long way in helping many who have been left homeless by Cyclone Idai.

“We are going to ensure transparency and accountability so as to make sure that these donations reach those in need,” said Minister Nzenza.