Churches congratulate President Mnangagwa on SADC chairmanship

Peter Tanyanyiwa

Herald Correspondent

The Zimbabwe Christian Ministers Association (ZCMA) has congratulated President Emmerson Mnangagwa for assuming the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) during the 44th Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Harare on August 17, 2024.
Founder and CEO of the ZCMA Bishop Christopher Choto, said the summit was important in advancing the industrialisation agenda across Southern Africa.

“We are thrilled that the country played host to Southern African nations. It gave us as a nation the opportunity to showcase our commitment to growth and development in Africa,” he said. “We believe that through collaboration and exchanging ideas, we can propel our nations forward.”

Bishop Choto said it was critical for Zimbabweans to rally behind President Mnangagwa’s vision for the region and the country.

“As a Christian nation, we must unite in support of our national agenda. It is our responsibility to contribute to the betterment of our communities and foster economic growth,” Choto said.

“We need to think beyond traditional roles and invest strategically in our future. The church must be a catalyst for economic transformation.”

God’s Generals International Forum founder Bishop Aderino Nyabanga lauded President Mnangagwa’s leadership and the significance of his new role within SADC.

“We want to thank God for our country Zimbabwe, especially for our President, Comrade Emmerson Mnangagwa, for the chairmanship of SADC in our country,” he said.

“The President has been working tirelessly since he took office, and we have witnessed numerous positive changes in our nation.”

Bishop Nyabanga also reaffirmed the church’s commitment to supporting the President and the Vision 2030 initiative.

“We pledge as a church to stand by our president and work towards his vision for 2020-2030. We have seen industries returning to normalcy and foreign investment increasing. This milestone is crucial for our nation,” Bishop Nyabanga said.

Bishop Choto emphasised the need for unity, urging young people and congregations to promote a message of hope rather than negativity.

“This is the time for us to come together and uplift our nation. We have the power to transform Zimbabwe into the prosperous country that we envision,” Bishop Choto added.