DMMU National Coordinator, Dr Gabriel Pollen, says the International Community has positively responded to President Hakainde Hichilema’s appeal for help to mitigate the effects of drought. And the Zambian Embassy in Ethiopia has quoted Dr Pollen as saying the country will benefit more than $13 million for disaster management and mitigation from the Africa Risk Insurance Programme under the African Union. Last week, the Head of State appealed to the international community, private sector, the church and civil society organisations to provide financial and material support to help mitigate the devastating effects of drought. In an interview, Wednesday, Dr Pollen said several countries and international organisations had donated assorted items to the country. “Yes, they are responding through the UN...