Namibia to provide fish to countries affected by Cyclone Idai

Source: Xinhua| 2019-03-19 22:26:38|Editor: xuxin
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WINDHOEK, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's President and Southern African Development Community Chair, Hage Geingob, on Tuesday appealed to member sates in the region to stand in solidarity with the people and governments of Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi following the devastating Cyclone Idai and floods.

The presidency in a statement Tuesday said the Namibian government will provide quantities of fish as part of the relief contribution to the nations affected.

"I call on the public and the business community to offer assistance to our brothers and sisters who are affected by this unbearable natural disaster," he added.

Geingob further extended sympathies to families and friends of those who lost their loved ones during Cyclone Idai and related floods.

Cyclone Idai has ravaged parts of Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, leading to loss of lives, livestock and destruction of homes and infrastructure.

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