Zimnat and Sanlam bring relief to Cyclone Idai affected school

Zimnat, in association with Sanlam, has donated roofing materials worth more than RTGS $60 000 to Gatsi Primary School in Chimanimani, which was left reeling with an accommodation crisis after Cyclone Idai swept through the area. Zimnat donated 60 roofing sheets, 320 units of roofing timber and 30kg of roofing nails to repair the roof of teaching…

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Italy responds to emergency needs in Zimbabwe

The Italian Government has contributed €250,000 to respond to the needs of communities affected by Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe. The contribution, provided to the World Food Programme (WFP), will support immediate food needs in the worst-affected areas of the country. An estimated 250,000 people in seven districts of Zimbabwe were directly affected by Cyclone Idai,…

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60M urgently required for relief response to Cyclone Idai

60M urgently required for relief response to Cyclone Idai

The Government, United Nations, donors and Non-Governmental Organisations convened today to launch a revised Humanitarian Flash Appeal to include response to Cyclone Idai requesting for an additional USD 60 million, bringing the total amount to USD 294 million required by humanitarian partners to complement national response efforts to drought, economic challenges and Cyclone Idai in…

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Cyclone Idai: At Least 300 People Feared Dead

At least 300 more people are feared dead in Chimanimani and Chipinge due to the devastating effects of Cyclone Idai that swept through the country over the weekend, leaving thousands homeless and property damaged. This came amid reports that most Cabinet ministers had been commandeered to join President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is already in Manicaland…

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ZICT Chairmain Eng. Jacob Mutisi Emphasizes on The Need to Set up a National Emergency Response Team (NERT)

ZICT Chairmain Eng. Jacob Mutisi Emphasizes on The Need to Set up a National Emergency Response Team (NERT)

Today Spiked had an opportunity to meet the Zimbabwe Information and Communication Technologies (ZICT) Chairman Eng. Jacob Mutisi and he emphasizes that time has come for us not to continue blaming the Government and that we take a leading role.  Eng. Mutisi said during the Cholera outbreak one of the resolutions was the set up…

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Cyclone Idai: Government urged to have sound development plans for towns

Cyclone Idai: Government urged to have sound development plans for towns

The Community Water Alliance has urged the government to take a leaf from Cyclone Idai that destroyed property and affected livelihoods to come up with development plans for cities and towns. “Community Water Alliance expresses condolences to families that have lost their beloved ones in the Eastern parts of Zimbabwe. We stand with victims of…

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Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Chief Operating Officer (COO) Fayaz King

Econet Nears $100K on donations from well-wishers and will match dollar-for-dollar on all contributions

Econet Wireless is almost near to reach $100K on donations from well-wishers and it pledges to match dollar-for-dollar on all contributions. Bravo!!! Will be updating this article as more donations pour in from well-wishers. A state of disaster was declared in Zimbabwe. Eighty-two people have so far been confirmed dead across the country, and a…

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Cyclone Idai declared a national disaster

Cyclone Idai declared a national disaster

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the impact of Cyclone Idai a state of disaster.  So far, there have been 31 deaths and over 100 people are missing. According to the Metrological Services Department, areas within the pathway of Cyclone Idai include Manicaland, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West, parts of Masvingo and Midlands provinces.  Its…

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