adminbeen moved to next Tuesday.
We are not privy to the reasons for the postponement, but all is well. The country will certainly not close down because the pronouncement was delayed by a few days.
But then again Minister Biti should also not lose sight of the fact that time is of essence and things must be done as and when they are scheduled.
So much is expected from Minister Biti’s statement as Zimbabwe prepares to enter the fourth year of consecutive economic growth.
The year has been fraught with challenges of its own but some positives have been registered. Data released from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency that inflation shed 0,1 percent to 4,2 percent is welcome news.
Already we are beginning to see signs that the country maybe facing liquidity challenges but its not all doom and gloom.
The marginal drop was a result of improved supply of goods locally as opposed to imports which have often exposed the country to imported inflation. The October figure has kept the dream of a single-digit inflation rate of 4,5 percent by year-end very much alive.
Fears had been that inflationary pressures lurking in the economy would result in a spiral but a drop has been registered.
More great news is in the offing.
Of course, as the year draws to a close, frantic efforts are being made by Government, the private sector, civic society and individuals alike, to meet targets set out at the beginning of the year.
From a national standpoint the National Budget is expected to give a clearer picture on how much Zimbabwe has achieved so far and which targets have been met and which ones are likely to be missed in all sectors of the economy.
Updates regarding revenue generation and financial support from external partners is also expected.
Come Tuesday, we will also need to ascertain whether his consultations have yielded much and also discover how extensive these were.
More often than not, we hear various constituencies crying foul when their submissions are ignored, come budget day.
According to the Wikipedia, in the National Budget, the Government sets out the direction of economic policy.
As a policy document, a government’s budget is designed as a plan for implementing its policy.
Traditionally, budgets served as a more rigid tool to implement policy in a retrospective setting.
The Modern Model, taking a less rigid approach, has replaced the control function with the monitoring function, the management function with the steering function, and the planning function with the strategic brokering function
My instalment last week on the prophecy on Zimbabwe by Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has elicited an interesting debate as evidenced by the number of emails, texts and other forms of feedback I received from readers over the past week.
Most readers expressed great enthusiasm and optimism over the future of this country and concurred with me that indeed the church has a role to play in the economy and other spheres of this great nation of ours.
Many felt it was critical that prophets of God be given due space in national issues although a few chose to differ.
Jealous Mawarire had this to say: “This is what we call going back to the source of wisdom. Kunzwa kuti Mwari vati chii even on the issue yebudget. Izvi zvemaexperts hazvishandi. You took
business reporting to another level.
“I liked the piece so much because you broke away from conventional canal arguments and insist kuti Mwari vati it’s Zimbabwe’ time. God is taking this country far.”
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John K. Chagonda wrote: “Hope I find you in good health and high spirits. Thank you for a well thought article. I’m filled with joy and a revived hope putting behind the economic, political, social and technological challenges that we faced as a country. The word of God came on Tuesday just after the hour of seven, with no doubt Zimbabwe has been remembered. I also attended the Tuesday service indeed when those words were uttered I felt yes this it for the country.
“I m glad that in your article you highlighted the very crucial part in this whole process – the Church. It has to play a bigger role to determine the prosperity of this country.
“First and foremost, those in positions of influence should accept that ultimately God has the final world. If they refuse they suffer the same consequences that befell Ahab when he defied God. I truly believe should the Church take its rightful place Zimbabwe will become a great nation and as the prophet decreed and declared Zimbabwe is blessed!”
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Gilbert Gweshe wrote: “Thanks for a great report in The Herald . . . May God remember you for representing His name in the field of many that write bad things .”
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Gracious wrote: “Thank you very much for the article you wrote under Business Focus entitled ‘Zimbabwe has been remembered’, and I would like to comment particularly on the last part of the story you wrote about ministers consulting prophets in their works. I am a Christian. I attend various conferences and I have actually noticed one thing all. Most of the prophets from other countries are advisers to governments. I attended a conference hosted by UFIC and Spirit Embassy and their Spiritual Father Victor Boateng is a school dropout but he told us he is an adviser to nations. The man is very fluent in English but he’s a school dropout. God is the author of life! The Bible tells us the story of Joseph. He interpreted the dream of Pharoah that later saved the whole nation from drought! Let me simply say that Joseph is a prophet, pastor, an apostle or any gospel minister who has a spiritual gift being consulted by Pharaoh (a king, minister, a president, etc) you see now the whole nation was saved. I thank you.”
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Job Gandawa said: “May the Lord God Almighty bless you mwana waMwari for such inspired article in The Herald. It’s a brave undertaking you have initiated when most journos are fighting the Man of God. Thank you.”
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Lilian Muungani wrote: Hey – you really inspired me today. Your piece in the paper brought so much hope. A lot of people have problems applying the word of God to their thought processes at work – many are shy of the opportunity to use the platform they have to give testimonies of the Lord’s greatness. Hey, keep up the good work. Be blessed – 1 Timothy 6 verse 12-16.”
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Mrs Patience Charambaamwe wrote: “Tears of joy were threatening to fall down as I read your article with a sense of relief. May the God of the Prophet bless you and those that read and listen or at least understand your article.That’s the best article I have ever read in all my life. Have a blessed day
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Proctor Nyemba from Proctor Associates wrote: “We are happy with the article in the newspaper. We as Empowered Zimbabweans with the Word of God. Can you please create a column for Prophet Makandiwa like what Pastor Chris does. This will lead us to success in our business and peace to the youth of Zimbabwe.Thank you Victoria!!!”
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Tsitsi Msonza had this to say: “I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and my personal saviour, Amen!!!! I couldn’t agree more to the title of your article in Thursday’s paper. Zimbabwe has been remembered!!! It is so so true that our country has been remembered for sure. To have great man and women of God like Prophet Makandiwa, Prophet Angel is a gift to our country Zimbabwe.
“I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for your article. It is good to have someone in the media fraternity supporting the great work that the Man of God is doing other than discrediting him always. I would want to believe that you are daughter of the Prophet too because from what I read you had all the detail. Just hope that you won’t be concentrating on getting a story chete but kutoteerera shoko, God bless and thank you once again!!!! Tiri vana veminana, tinofamba muninana, michato yedu minana!!!!!
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Dr Lovemore Mahachi chose to differ: “I don’t think you need a self-styled ‘prophet’ to know that Zimbabwe has mineral wealth. In fact, if you call possession of this knowledge prophecy, then President Mugabe is the greatest prophet as he has been singing consistently on how our economy was going to transformed by diamonds for the past three or so years. You need to open your past issues of newspapers to confirm that President Mugabe and the politicians know about the importance of this mineral wealth.”
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Mr Charles Chiguvare said: “Certainly l was thrilled by your article entitled ‘Zimbabwe has been remembered”. You know what Zimbabwe needs people like Prophet Makandiwa to realise its potential. Up until Zim realise the need for God’s intervention then can the be prosperity. Write more articles about those who are put in positions ordained of God which make meaning to this current environment. Thanks, stay blessed.”
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Mutunhuwashata wrote: “Because of suffering, Israel cried to God and He answered them by raising a prophet – Moses, so likewise for Zimbabweans the Lord has raised Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa. Most kings in the Bible could consult God’s prophets during their reign and I feel that as Zimbabweans it’s high time we recognise whom God has raised.”
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In God I Trust!
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