MALAWIAN government has donated 5000 metric tonnes of maize to Swaziland. The news was delivered by His Majesty King Mswati III upon his return from attending the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of States summit.
His Majesty said Malawian President Bingo wa Mutharika made the pledge during the summit.
“We were not the only ones Malawi donated to, but the Basotho people also got same,” His Majesty said.
The King said though Swaziland and other countries were severely affected by drought in the past season, some countries such as Malawi had recorded bumper harvest.
He said the donation was made after SADC members states mourned the drought affecting some countries.
“The donation, however, would not go straight to Swaziland and Lesotho but would go via the World Food Programme,” His Majesty said.
Briefing journalists about the meetting, His Majesty said there was emphasis that all children should have access to primary education.
Gender imbalance was also talked about and it was said that women should not be overlooked at decision making. “All candidates have the challenge to see to it that they are involved in developing their countries in infrastructure and otherwise,” he said. The King said leaders said trade could not be improved without proper infrastructure.
His Majesty said in Zambia, he also received a good report of the the Swazi soldiers that went to form a SADC defence unit.
Monday, 20 August 2007
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