Zambia Sends Aid to Flood-Hit Mozambique
Zambia has provided humanitarian relief to Mozambique, donating 550 metric tonnes of food, including 500 metric tonnes of maize and 50 metric tonnes of beans, to support flood victims. The aid was handed over at Chanida Border Post, with Zambia’s Acting Minister of Finance and National Planning, Hon. Peter Kapala, saying the donation reflects the country’s commitment to regional solidarity.
The move follows an appeal by Mozambique for international help, with widespread flooding affecting several provinces. Zambia has also deployed two aircraft from the Zambia Air Force to support disaster response operations.
Minister Kapala stated that the donation was made on the instructions of President Hakainde Hichilema, highlighting Zambia’s understanding of climate-induced disasters and its commitment to Ubuntu principles.
Mozambique’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria de Fatima Manso, received the aid, praising Zambia’s timely support. This is not the first time Zambia has assisted Mozambique, having provided aid during Cyclone Freddy in 2023.