Press Release.
The MDC-T family is deeply saddened by the loss of life and property as a result of Cyclone Idai which has swept across the country leaving a trail of destruction. We join the nation in
mourning the precious lives of Zimbabweans that have been lost due to this vicious cyclone.
The cyclone has so far claimed at least 84 lives according to the Ministry of Information & Publicity and over a hundred people are reported missing. We deeply commiserate with the families of the deceased.
The MDC-T appeals to NGOs, Governments and the international community to assist Zimbabwe in the face of this natural disaster and humanitarian crisis. We applaud government’s efforts, private corporations and individuals who have done a sterling work of rescuing victims trapped and marooned by the floods. We need aid beyond the capacity of all efforts to remedy the situation given so far. The nation has been hit by an unprecedented natural disaster.
Every life matters and we should ensure collective responsibility to ensure that the death toll is minimized. We are humbly appealing to all our party members, organizations locally and internationally to help our fellow citizens who have been displaced by the cyclone. It is time for us to unite, save lives and desist from playing blame games. In the face of adversity caused by a natural disaster
we can’t afford to blame each other, rather we should focus on uniting and lending a hand in our diversity.
MDC-T implores the government of Zimbabwe and all stakeholders to do their best in helping the cyclone IDAI victims. We urge Zimbabweans from across the political divide to put their
differences aside and put their heads together to alleviate the suffering of the affected people. It is time for Action! The MDC-T family is collecting donations in cash or kind to compliment
other stakeholders in the wake of the current disaster. Food, clothing, medicine and shelter facilities are needed to cushion the victims of one of the worst vagaries of nature.
We would like to appreciate all the Churches continue to pray for the bereaved, injured and displaced. Our country needs divine intervention. On behalf of our President Dr. Thokozani Khupe, the MDC-T wishes all the injured people a speedy recovery. We also hope that the living
missing persons will be reunited with their families soon. MAY GOD SAVE ZIMBABWE.
Linda Tsungirirai Masarira
FROM THE OFFICE of the
SECRETARY FOR INFORMATION &
PUBLICITY
103 Robert Mugabe Way, Bulawayo
Cell: +263-772118783/+263-719118783
info@mdc.org.zw
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