Econet has not withdrawn Cyclone Idai relief efforts

By Staff Writer | 27 Mar 2019 at 08:54hrs
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Econet Wireless has not withdrawn its relief effort operations to victims of Cyclone Idai because of alleged political interferences, contrary to some reports.

In a statement, Econet said it was continuing with its relief work, and its teams had as of Tuesday March 26, 2019, carried out the highest number of missions in a single day.

"Our base camps are all operating normally, and we will not allow anyone to interfere with them. Econet and the Higher Life Foundation are doubling down on their mission. We intend to be in the area for at least 12 months," the company statement said.

"We have so far helped to ensure food is supplied to remote areas using our hired helicopter fleet. This has been going on throughout, from day one. We will hand over this work to other groups once they arrive. It was always part of our plan, because it is not our area of expertise," the company said.

It said the second phase of the Econet relief effort will focus on helping communities in the affected areas to recover.

"This is a 12-month programme which we are developing with several international donors. It will be announced once we end the recovery phase. We remain focused on our mission and are determined more than ever before to ensure that the lives of the affected people and communities return to normal as soon as is practically possible," Econet said. #cycloneidai

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