Mnangagwa donates rice to hungry citizens

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has donated four metric tonnes of rice to be allocated among 360 Members of the National Assembly and Senate for onward distribution to hungry citizens.

This was revealed in a letter written by Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare secretary Simon Masanga addressed to Grain Marketing Board chief executive Edson Badarai.

“Please be advised that His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa has allocated 4mt to 360 Members of the National Assembly and Senate, for distribution to the indigent members within their respective constituencies in both urban and rural areas,” Masanga’s letter dated December 19 read in part.

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