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Zvamaida Murwira [email protected]
THE Government will continue to support farmers with resilient and innovative agricultural projects to cushion them from the El Niño-induced adverse weather conditions to ensure guaranteed food security in the country, President Mnangagwa has said.
He said the forecast by the Meteorological Services Department that this season might have subdued rainfall owing to El Niño weather conditions must galvanise farmers to adopt the Pfumvudza/Intwasa farming method, which is a climate-proofing initiative aimed at mitigating adverse conditions.
The President said this on Saturday in a speech read on his behalf by Defence Minister and Zanu-PF National Chairman, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, at the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe annual general conference held at Rufaro conference centre in Chatsworth, Masvingo province.
“The predictions of the El Niño-induced drought for the 2026/2027 season must ignite in us all, household by household, greater determination and focus to increase the adoption of Pfumvudza/Intwasa Programme, among other agriculture initiatives and projects,” said President Mnangagwa.
“Let us work hard on our God-given land so that we produce what we eat and we guarantee national food security and sovereignty
“Jehovha vanoti muna Genesis tichadya cheziya. Naizvozvo ngatishandei nesimba, tirime minda yedu, tizadze matura uye tikunde nzara.
“Additionally, Joel 2 verse 26, in summary, says the Lord provides his answer and assurance to us that we will have plenty to eat and we will praise the name of the Lord, who works wonders for us.”
President Mnangagwa said that Government will intensify efforts aimed at supporting farmers with farming initiatives that could withstand the test of adverse weather conditions.
“Over and above providing inputs, fertilisers and chemicals to our farmers, Government will continue to capacitate farmers towards the implementation of resilient, innovative, diversified and productive agriculture projects. No one will die of hunger,” he said.
President Mnangagwa commended the spiritual work being undertaken by AFM in Zimbabwe, saying the huge attendance at the conference bore testimony to the great work.
“The huge attendance at this General Conference is also testimony that AFM remains strong, united, and walking according to the word of the Lord. May the AFM in Zimbabwe church therefore be blessed, according to Psalm 1 verses 2-3 and be like a tree planted by streams of water, and yield its fruit in season; may the congregation never wither and may whatever you do as a church, prosper; in the Mighty Name of Jesus. Amen,” he said.
President Mnangagwa congratulated the AFM for continuously growing both members and economic participation in the country.
“This sacred gathering, which is being held under the theme ‘Elevation, Excellence and Impact Conference’, is not merely a religious convention, but a testament to the enduring faith, resilience, and unity of the people of Zimbabwe,” he said.
The President said his administration recognised the AFM in Zimbabwe as a consistent, dependable and reliable partner in the ongoing national development agenda.
“The unbreakable relationship between the State and Church is one that we cherish and continue to strengthen. After all, we share a common responsibility towards moulding a morally upright, united, peaceful and prosperous nation,” he said.
AFM leader, Bishop Amon Madawo, said the AFM was playing a part in national development through the provision of socio-economic development projects.
“The AFM in Zimbabwe has established strong footprints in national development through its investment in education, health care, social welfare, skills development and community empowerment initiatives,” he said.
“This includes schools, clinics, vocational training centres that complement Government efforts.”
Bishop Madawo said AFM occupied a huge part in the country’s religious landscape owing to various developmental activities and spiritual work.
“The AFM in Zimbabwe occupies a significant position in Zimbabwe’s religious landscape and continues to play an influential role in shaping moral values, family stability, youth development and community transformation,” he said.
The event was attended by Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira, Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Reverend Paul Damasane, among other top Government officials.
