HARARE, Jan. 8 (NewsDay Live) – Zimbabwe has dispatched a major consignment of humanitarian aid to Malawi to assist thousands of families displaced by devastating flash floods.
The aid was officially handed over yesterday to Malawi’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Peter Namathanga, by Vice President Kembo Mohadi at a ceremony held at the Munhumutapa offices in Harare.
Mohadi said Zimbabwe’s intervention was driven not only by humanitarian need but also by the deep and longstanding ties between the two nations.
“Our response today is guided not only by humanitarian considerations, but also by the deep historical, cultural and social ties that bind Zimbabwe and Malawi. Our two countries share a common colonial past and a long history of people-to-people interaction,” he said.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira said the initiative reflects Zimbabwe’s Pan-African values and commitment to regional resilience.
“Our Constitution, in Section 12, enshrines the spirit of Pan-Africanism. Our destiny as a nation is linked to the strength of our neighbours. In pursuance of that mandate, the President established ZimAid as an integral instrument in the architecture of cooperation,” Murwira said.
Namathanga expressed gratitude for Zimbabwe’s timely assistance, noting that Malawi is grappling with climate-induced disasters and economic challenges.
“The humanitarian donation for flood victims comes at a critical time for Malawi. We are dealing with the impacts of climate change and economic constraints. Your support will go a long way in helping us feed our people and mitigate the effects of flooding and food insecurity, which have affected all regions of the country,” he said.
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According to Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs, more than 32,000 people have been affected by the floods, with many in urgent need of food, shelter and recovery assistance.
Zimbabwe’s intervention underscores solidarity between the two nations and highlights its commitment to regional cooperation in the face of escalating climate-related disasters.
