Source: Business unites to fight COVID-19 – NewsDay Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean businesses have come together to set up the Business Fighting COVID-19 Trust, a national corporate social responsibility initiative to help mitigate the effects of the novel coronavirus.
By Staff Reporter
The trust, which is chaired by Precious Nyika, the Lafarge chief executive officer, was set up to rapidly deploy flexible resources to assist in the equipping and administration of existing medical facilities for the benefit of Zimbabweans.
The Business Fighting COVID-19 Trust seeks to raise funds for health care facilities that will be accessible to and for the benefit of all Zimbabweans affected by the coronavirus
The Finance and Economic Development ministry will support the trust’s management.
“The trust aims to complement the work of public health officials.
“The trust will work with the Ministry of Health and Child Care to provide the necessary guidance on the areas of need and to identify facilities fit for use in line with their established protocols,” a statement read.
Other members of the trust are Busisa Moyo, the vice chairperson, Oswell Binha, who is responsible for policy and lobbying, Natalie Jabangwe, economic impact and Lance Mambondiani, finance and fundraising.
Alpha Media Holdings chief executive officer, Kenias Mafukidze is in charge of communication, while Lovemore Nyatsine will be responsible for transport and logistics.
The trust has set up bank accounts and EcoCash platforms to raise funds to help in the fight against the coronavirus.
African Banking Corporation Zimbabwe
Swift Code: FMBZZWHX
Account Name: BUSINESS FIGHTING COVID 19 TRUST
ZWL Account Number: 110-50119215602018
USD Account Number: 110-50119216633028
Branch Code: 21-110
Branch: Belgravia
Business Fighting COVID 19 Trust EcoCash Biller Code 018476
African Banking Corporation Zimbabwe
Swift Code: FMBZZWHX
Account Name: BUSINESS FIGHTING COVID 19 TRUST
ZWL Account Number: 301-50119215602018
USD Account Number: 301-50119216633006
Branch Code: 21-301
Branch: Bulawayo
Business Fighting COVID 19 Trust EcoCash Biller Code 018477
So far Zimbabwe has confirmed five cases of the novel coronavirus and recorded one death.
The country is in short supply of ventilators and other key equipment that is needed to curb the spread of the disease, necessitating the need for business to come together.
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