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Strive Masiyiwa rings Mnangagwa
20 Sep 2018 at 03:02hrs | Views
ECONET chair and founder Strive Mayisiwa telephoned President Emmerson Mnangagwa informing him about his company's US$10 million donation towards government strategies to combat the cholera outbreak.
This was revealed by the President while addressing hundreds of Glen View residents during his Wednesday tour of what is regarded as the cholera epicentre.
"Econet boss Strive Masiyiwa phoned me after reports of the cholera outbreak from Ethiopia and donated US$10 million.
"He later sent his team to buy needs by doctors and local government ministry," Mnangagwa said.
The revelations are confirmation of thawing relations between the Zanu PF led government and the powerful telecoms mogul.
Meanwhile, President Mnangagwa said Wednesday his government was winning the war against the cholera scourge which has claimed more than 30 people, the majority being residents of Harare's Glen View and Budiriro suburbs.
This was revealed by the President while addressing hundreds of Glen View residents during his Wednesday tour of what is regarded as the cholera epicentre.
"Econet boss Strive Masiyiwa phoned me after reports of the cholera outbreak from Ethiopia and donated US$10 million.
"He later sent his team to buy needs by doctors and local government ministry," Mnangagwa said.
The revelations are confirmation of thawing relations between the Zanu PF led government and the powerful telecoms mogul.
Meanwhile, President Mnangagwa said Wednesday his government was winning the war against the cholera scourge which has claimed more than 30 people, the majority being residents of Harare's Glen View and Budiriro suburbs.
Source - newzimbabwe
