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*Govt Cuts COVID-19 Social Support Grant To Vulnerable People* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?me The government has revealed that it is cutting the COVID-19 social support grant that was being given to vulnerable households to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic, The NewsHawks reports. The matter came to light when Social Welfare Minister Paul Mavima was presenting his food-deficit mitigation programme and Covid-19 relief grants report to the parliament yesterday (Monday) when he said he was not given any funds to continue with the programme in 2021: ---------- itel A70 256GB $99USD WhatsApp: https://wa.me/+263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 ---------- > We have not received funds for this programme in 2021. However, cash transfers for the 23 child protection supported districts continue. Allowances for cash transfers have been raised from $300 to $1 500 per month per household per five people. Prior to the program’s abrupt end or suspension, the government had reviewed the payout from ZW$300 to ZW$1 500 per household of five people. There were arguments from concerned parties that $1500 is close to nothing against the $21 000 needed by a family of 5 per month to survive according to the Consumer Council Of Zimbabwe. More: NewsHawks _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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