ED lauds Zanu-PF’s cyclone rescue efforts
ZANU-PF President and First Secretary, Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa, has commended efforts by the ruling party in assisting communities affected by Cyclone Idai.
The cyclone left a trail of destruction in Chimanimani and Chipinge.
The President commended the ruling party during yesterday’s 327th ordinary session of the Politburo.
Addressing a press conference on the Politburo proceedings, Zanu-PF Secretary for Information and Publicity Cde Simon Khaya Moyo said President Mnangagwa warned against indiscipline and corruption.
“In his opening remarks His Excellency the President expressed the importance of the party to be ever vibrant and be visible in every part of the country,” he said. “Introspection is the key, hard and honesty must remain the compass.
“His Excellency also highlighted the effects of the Cyclone Idai and commended the party for its role in assisting in all disaster of affected areas. He warned on indiscipline and corruption. He further called for unity of purpose and emphasised that party programmes must have a national outlook.”
Cde Sithembiso Nyoni, who was standing in for Secretary of Transport and Social Welfare Cde July Moyo, gave a report to the Politburo on Cyclone Idai.
“On behalf of Cde July, who is Secretary for Transport and Social Welfare and also the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, the Secretary for Business Liaison Cde Sithembiso Nyoni gave a comprehensive report on the Cyclone Idai disaster which has been covered extensively by all media houses so far,” said Cde Khaya Moyo.
“Government and the international community have given tremendous assistance to all the affected areas and His Excellency on behalf of the nation has extended his deepest gratitude to all concerned. The aid continues to pour in.”