Finance and Economic Development Ministry’s permanent secretary, George Guvamatanga, revealed that blankets, clothing and food seized by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) will be distributed to the survivors of Tropical Cyclone Idai. He said:
With regards to basic necessities, such as blankets, clothing and food, the Accountant-General and Zimra are working out modalities of ensuring that current stocks of forfeited goods become available to the families in need.
Your officials will need to liaise with the Accountant-General on the requirements and modalities of distribution.
Our team of officials led by Mr B. Mupuriri, the director implementation and monitoring department, will be in Manicaland to provide immediate assistance in the recovery efforts.
Cyclone Idai has killed close to 100 people and left massive destruction in its wake.
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