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CPU to account for Tokwe-Mukorsi donations
26 Feb 2014 at 19:22hrs | Views
The Ministerial Committee under the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) says it has put in place measures to ensure that items donated towards relief efforts in the Tokwe-Mukorsi area reach the intended beneficiaries.
As corporates, individuals and civil society avail more financial and material support to victims of the Tokwe-Mukorsi floods, government has assured donors that systems have been put in place to account for donations.
Speaking at the handover ceremony of 1200 bags of cement and 15 tonnes of maize by a local cement manufacturer in Harare, Acting Chairman of the Ministerial Committee under the CPU, Dr Joseph Made, who was representing the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, Dr Ignatius Chombo, said the goods donated will create a firm foundation for the new homes of families that relocated to Chingwizi.
He highlighted that government will ensure that the stuff is channelled to rightful recipients.
"As has been stated, there is need for construction of permanent homes. This donation will provide a firm foundation towards the realisation of these structures," said Dr Made.
Lafarge Managing Director, Jonathan Shonhiwa said the organisation was moved to donate to the Tokwe-Mukorsi community after viewing the touching pictures, images and reports coming from the area and in response to government requests.
"As an organisation, we saw it fit to assist in our own small way. We believe if a thing is declared a national disaster, every one should assist, so we have donated two truckloads of cement valued at US$1300. Those that have been affected are our brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers. We are also aware there is need for food so we have donated 15 tonnes of maize," Shonhiwa said.
Masvingo South legislator, Cde Walter Mzembi said the most immediate need now is to build facilities for storage of goods meant for relief and rebuilding efforts.
Thousands of families were affected by flooding in the Tokwe-Mukorsi river basin after water levels rose to dangerous levels.
As corporates, individuals and civil society avail more financial and material support to victims of the Tokwe-Mukorsi floods, government has assured donors that systems have been put in place to account for donations.
Speaking at the handover ceremony of 1200 bags of cement and 15 tonnes of maize by a local cement manufacturer in Harare, Acting Chairman of the Ministerial Committee under the CPU, Dr Joseph Made, who was representing the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, Dr Ignatius Chombo, said the goods donated will create a firm foundation for the new homes of families that relocated to Chingwizi.
He highlighted that government will ensure that the stuff is channelled to rightful recipients.
"As has been stated, there is need for construction of permanent homes. This donation will provide a firm foundation towards the realisation of these structures," said Dr Made.
Lafarge Managing Director, Jonathan Shonhiwa said the organisation was moved to donate to the Tokwe-Mukorsi community after viewing the touching pictures, images and reports coming from the area and in response to government requests.
"As an organisation, we saw it fit to assist in our own small way. We believe if a thing is declared a national disaster, every one should assist, so we have donated two truckloads of cement valued at US$1300. Those that have been affected are our brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers. We are also aware there is need for food so we have donated 15 tonnes of maize," Shonhiwa said.
Masvingo South legislator, Cde Walter Mzembi said the most immediate need now is to build facilities for storage of goods meant for relief and rebuilding efforts.
Thousands of families were affected by flooding in the Tokwe-Mukorsi river basin after water levels rose to dangerous levels.
Source - zbc
