The government is inviting the corporate and private sectors to join the effort to procure covid-19 vaccines.

We publish below the full statement issued by Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube in this regard.

PRESS STATEMENT ON PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT FOR PROCUREMENT OF COVID-19 VACCINES

1. Following constructive engagements between the Government, Private Sector and well-wishing Citizens, in the procurement of COVID19 vaccines, Government welcomes and appreciates the offer by the private sector to complement Government’s resource commitment by contributing its own resources towards the effort.

2. It is in this context that Government is announcing this broader private sector initiative to the corporate sector, citizens and other well-wishers to contribute financially and or otherwise towards the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines.

3. Donations and contributions for this initiative can be sent directly to the following National Disaster Fund accounts and Mobile Wallets:-

Account Name: National Disasters Fund Account

BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER CURRENCY

CBZ 21537300057 USD

CBZ 21537300077 ZAR

CBZ 21537300047 ZWL

MOBILE NETWORK BILLER CODES

Account Name: National Disasters Fund Account

NETWORK BILLER CODE

ECONET 140286

TELECEL 216732

NETONE 094178

4. It should however be emphasised that ALL Vaccines purchased through the Government of Zimbabwe will be made available to Zimbabwean citizens FREE OF CHARGE.

5. Government fully acknowledges and appreciates the support and co-operation so far received from the private sector and is committed to ensure that these partnerships are deepened for the National Good.

Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube

Minister of Finance and Economic Development

05 February 2021