In a demonstration of its commitment to regional cooperation and Pan-African solidarity, Zimbabwe has handed over humanitarian aid to Malawi, which has been ravaged by devastating floods that have displaced communities and damaged critical infrastructure.
The handover ceremony, officiated by the Acting President, Vice President Cde (Rtd.) Colonel K.C.D. Mohadi, took place at Munhumutapa Building, and was facilitated through the Zimbabwe International Aid and Development (ZIM AID) programme. The aid package includes 1,000 tonnes of grain, with transportation support provided by the Transporters Association of Zimbabwe, as well as contributions from the private sector, civil society, and individuals, including food, blankets, clothing, tents, and medical supplies.
In his remarks, Vice President Mohadi emphasized Zimbabwe’s solidarity with Malawi, stating that the country stands with its neighbour “as neighbours, partners, and family.” He noted that the floods have exacerbated an already dire humanitarian situation in Malawi, marked by food insecurity.
Malawi’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, General Peter Andrew Lapken Namathanga (Retired), received the aid on behalf of the Government and people of Malawi, expressing gratitude for the timely and meaningful gesture of friendship.
The aid package is anchored in Section 12 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, which promotes regional cooperation and solidarity, and is a testament to the country’s commitment to collective resilience in the face of climate-related disasters. ZIM AID, established by President Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, serves as a key instrument for delivering humanitarian support beyond Zimbabwe’s borders.
This gesture underscores the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between Zimbabwe and Malawi, and demonstrates the country’s resolve to stand in solidarity with its neighbours in times of need.
