WE WILL DRAW LESSONS FROM THIS DISASTER : ED

President, Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe should draw lessons from the Tropical Cyclone Idai disaster, which has claimed at least 89 lives, left over 100 missing and destroyed houses and strategic infrastructure. 

 Addressing the nation this even…

President, Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe should draw lessons from the Tropical Cyclone Idai disaster, which has claimed at least 89 lives, left over 100 missing and destroyed houses and strategic infrastructure.   Addressing the nation this evening, Cde Mnangagwa said the nation should not relax and think that such a misfortune will not happen again, but should rethink about national

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TWO suspected thieves were electrocuted in Chegutu this morning while their colleague was seriously injured after tampering with ZESA cables. The incident occurred in Hinton Suburb at around 1am with the deceased’s bodies having been retrieved this mor…

TWO suspected thieves were electrocuted in Chegutu this morning while their colleague was seriously injured after tampering with ZESA cables. The incident occurred in Hinton Suburb at around 1am with the deceased’s bodies having been retrieved this morning. The injured suspect sustained severe burns on the left leg. Mashonaland West police spokesperson Inspector Clemence Mabgweazara […]

Buyanga’s AMG offers assistance to cyclone victims

Source: Buyanga’s AMG offers assistance to cyclone victims | Daily News Businessman Frank Buyanga through his group of companies has offered to render assistance to victims of a vicious cyclone Idai that has so far killed over 70 people in Manicaland with 100 more reported missing. The cyclone, which hit hard on Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi […]

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Source: Buyanga's AMG offers assistance to cyclone victims | Daily News

Businessman Frank Buyanga through his group of companies has offered to render assistance to victims of a vicious cyclone Idai that has so far killed over 70 people in Manicaland with 100 more reported missing.

The cyclone, which hit hard on Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi left a trail of destruction, which saw bridges, schools and homes being swept away by the heavy rains.

Over the weekend, Buyanga, through the humanitarian department of his group of companies, which include Cape Town-domiciled Cape Mint, Pagliari and Johannesburg-based African Medallion Group, he was willing to assist through any possible means.

“While our country and people are undergoing this serious crisis, I assure all Zimbabweans that our group of companies is committed and ready to contribute in any possible manner to overcome the catastrophic impact of this natural disaster and in alleviating the sufferings of the affected victims in our country,” he said in a statement released on the company’s social media platforms.

The businessman said the humanitarian aid arm of the Group had initiated a process to mobilise its members in various countries “to extend all possible humanitarian assistance to the people in affected areas in the coming days”.

In January, Buyanga’s company also assisted victims of the deadly fuel riots that rocked the country, which left at least 12 people dead.

The South African-based gold trader’s sister organisation Hamilton Foundation (Hamilton) – also owned by Buyanga – has previously made similar interventions by offering transport for thousands of regional folks displaced by xenophobic attacks in 2015.

Under his R500 000 philanthropic act and gesture to thousands of foreign nationals affected by the barbaric attacks in South Africa four years ago, Buyanga’s Hamilton worked with Gift of the Givers in that mission.

Around the same time, the flamboyant businessman also rallied his compatriots and fellow Africans to “know their rights by acquainting themselves with international law, and so that they do not suffer the indignity of constant harassment and resentment, if not hate-linked ill-treatment”.

The current efforts by Buyanga, who is based in South Africa, was immediately followed by International Relations and Cooperation minister Lindiwe Sisulu calling on South Africans to make donations for flood relief in neighbouring countries affected by cyclone Idai.

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JUST IN: Cyclone Idai death toll hits 98 in Zimbabwe

The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Publicity says the total of deaths from Cyclone Idai is now 98. The information ministry says 217 are reported missing, 102 are injured while 42 are marooned. Meanwhile, some roads were destroyed while brid…

The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Publicity says the total of deaths from Cyclone Idai is now 98. The information ministry says 217 are reported missing, 102 are injured while 42 are marooned. Meanwhile, some roads were destroyed while bridges were washed away by raging rivers. As a result, some parts of Manicaland are not […]

Statement: UN speaks on Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe 

Source: Statement: UN speaks on Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe – NewsDay Zimbabwe The Secretary-General is saddened by the loss of life, destruction of property and displacement of people due to the heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Idai. The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and to people and […]

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Source: Statement: UN speaks on Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe – NewsDay Zimbabwe

The Secretary-General is saddened by the loss of life, destruction of property and displacement of people due to the heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Idai.

The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and to people and Government of Zimbabwe.

The United Nations expresses its solidarity with the Zimbabwe authorities and stands ready to work with them as they respond to the humanitarian needs resulting from this disaster.

Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General

New York, 17 March 2019

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