Staff Reporter
The Deputy Director in the Ministry of Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare Province, Ignatius Mungure, has called on churches to continue working closely with Government in promoting peace, unity and national development as Zimbabwe moves towards Vision 2030.
Speaking during a weekend service at Johane 5th of Africa International Church in Harare, Mungure commended the church for standing firmly behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s leadership and said religious institutions remain vital partners in safeguarding moral values and community development.
“The church has always been a strong supporter of President Mnangagwa and his visionary policies. We acknowledge and value this partnership in building a peaceful and prosperous Zimbabwe,” said Mungure.
He urged the church to maintain its focus on preaching unity, discipline and nation-building, adding that Government was committed to empowering citizens through land ownership, economic inclusion and support for smallholder agriculture.
“Together we gather to worship and pray for unity, peace and prosperity. Government gave us land. Let us utilise it wisely and productively for the benefit of our families and the economy,” he said.
Mungure warned against illegal land occupations and land baron activities, which he said undermined the integrity of the land reform programme. He urged communities to reject land barons and instead promote hard work and responsible land use.
“We are against land barons. Let us respect the land allocated to us by His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Our focus must be on food production and sustainable livelihoods,” he said.
The Deputy Director also raised concern over the rising cases of drug and substance abuse among youths, describing it as a national threat that must be confronted through collaborative efforts.
“Let us pray for peace in the SADC region and the eradication of drug and substance abuse among our youth. Churches must help guide young people away from dangerous habits and instill values of responsibility and discipline,” he said.
He reiterated that the Second Republic remained committed to black empowerment, rural development and inclusive economic growth.
Johane 5th of Africa International Church was praised for aligning its gospel with national goals, especially in promoting peace, land productivity, and youth empowerment in support of Vision 2030, which aims to transform Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy by the end of the decade.
Meanwhile, as Zimbabwe accelerates efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and reduce maternal mortality in line with Vision 2030, the transformation of rural health institutions such as the Church of Christ owned Nhowe Mission Hospital, in Mashonaland East Province, offers a compelling case study in progress driven by targeted investment and effective public-private partnerships.
Nhowe Mission Hospital, once a modest rural facility, has recently undergone significant infrastructural and service delivery upgrades, transforming it into a key referral centre for communities across Marondera district and surrounding areas.
These developments are part of a broader national strategy by the Second Republic under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, which prioritizes healthcare access for all Zimbabweans, especially in marginalized areas.
