By Staff Reporter
LEADING Mobile Network Operator, NetOne Cellular will commence drought relief cash disbursements by end of this week after being contracted by the government to undertake the humanitarian gesture.
Briefing Cabinet Tuesday , Public Service ,Labour and Social Welfare Minister July Moyo expressed confidence in the top MNO.
“Regarding the Urban-Cash-for-Cereal Program, beneficiary registration as well as data cleaning and validation is underway across all the urban domains. NetOne has been contracted to pay urban beneficiaries under the Programme. The payments are expected to commence by end of this week,” he said.
NetOne has maintained vibrant and reliable network coverage especially across the country’s rural communities where the majority of the country’s populace resides.
Minister Moyo said the second phase of the Blitz Grain Distribution has now gained momentum as food insecure people continue to receive their 3-months’ supply of grain.
To date, a total of 31 889.85 metric tonnes of grain has been distributed and schools have commenced collection of supplies for the Emergency School Feeding Programme.
“ A total of 139 854.94 metric tonnes of grain is expected to be distributed during the months August to October 2024. Regarding the Urban-Cash-for-Cereal Programme, beneficiary registration as well as data cleaning and validation is underway across all the urban domains,” he said.
