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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Cabinet has approved a donation of N$1.86 million to the Malawi government as humanitarian assistance to victims of Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which ravaged the landlocked African country.<\/p>\n

International relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told New Era that Namibia is simply playing her role in assisting its neighbours.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen your neighbour is in trouble, you have to care, and that\u2019s why our government gave that token donation of N$1.8 million to the victims in Malawi,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Namibia assisting Malawi does not mean all the needs in the country are met, the minister added.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not the first time Namibia is helping countries in difficult situations. When Mozambique suffered from climatic conditions, Namibia, through the government, made a donation. Namibia also did it to Zimbabwe when it was in a similar situation,\u201d said Nandi-Ndaitwah.<\/p>\n

Since 12 March 2023, heavy rains, strong winds and floods, attributed to the cyclone that has had a devastating toll on the people across 14 districts, hit Malawi, affecting nearly half of the country.<\/p>\n

Cyclone Freddy developed over the Indian Ocean, causing landfall in landlocked Malawi. This is the second landfall by Cyclone Freddy in southern Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cMalawi is in need of so many things but they appreciate it. They need tents, food and other necessities,\u201d Nandi-Ndaitwah said.<\/p>\n

The reports have come from 16 affected councils, including Balaka, Blantyre District, Chikwawa, Chiradzulu, Machinga, Mangochi, Mulanje, Mwanza, Neno, Blantyre City, Nsanje, Ntcheu, Phalombe, Thyolo, Zomba City and Zomba District.<\/p>\n

Malawi was experiencing a severe cholera outbreak, and it is feared flood waters could worsen the situation and reduce access to safe water and sanitation.<\/p>\n

As of 25 March 2023, the number of displaced people has risen from 563 771 to 564 239, with 577 camps set to accommodate the displaced.<\/p>\n

The death toll remains at 511, with 1 724 registered injuries. The number of reported missing persons is still at 533.<\/p>\n

Commissioner for disaster management Charles Kalemba was quoted as saying: \u201cFollowing the declaration of a state of disaster by President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, foreign missions, governments, local and international organisations, companies and individuals of goodwill continue providing various support towards TCF response operations\u201d.<\/p>\n

The impact of Cyclone Freddy\u2019s landfall on Malawi comes at the back of its previous landfall (in February) in Mozambique and Madagascar, where over 1 million people have been affected \u2013 and more than 160 000 people were internally displaced.<\/p>\n

Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera said the magnitude of the damage to key infrastructure across all the affected districts is enormous and needs immediate attention.<\/p>\n

Chakwera stated: \u201cOur immediate task is to fix the infrastructure as soon as possible to expedite the restoration of social and economic activities. I have listened to their concerns, fears and expectations. I have made a firm commitment to them that they will receive all the necessary support up until they recover from the after-effects of Cyclone Freddy\u201d.<\/p>\n

He added that on a recent trip to assess cyclone-induced damage in Mulanje, Phalombe and Zomba, it dawned on him that the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy will demand a candid discussion on the country\u2019s climate change management and adaptation strategies.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat caught my attention is that unlike other areas where the storm has affected the land mass, in Zomba, the country\u2019s second-largest water reservoir \u2013 Lake Chilwa \u2013 has transitioned from perennial droughts to too much water within days. This has put a strain on a whole blue economy that supports close to 1.5 million people,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

He said to have too much water destroy what is supposed to be a water body is probably the rarest irony anyone can think of.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we offer preliminary support in form of relief items and services to affected communities, we must start thinking of making climate-smart undertakings a way of everyone\u2019s life,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

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