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Nqobile Bhebhe, Zimpapers Senior Writer
ZIMBABWE is on track to achieve Vision 2030 targets riding on milestones delivered in the last few years, and the transformative progress made in all economic sectors in 2025, which provide a solid foundation for future advancements, Acting President Kembo Mohadi, said yesterday.
Addressing delegates to the oversubscribed ‘9th National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service’ in Bulawayo, Cde Mohadi said there were remarkable strides across multiple economic sectors under the leadership of President Mnangagwa.
He said this was a clear indicator that God’s blessing and guidance was upon Zimbabwe hence the country is experiencing a stable macroeconomic environment marked by exchange rate stability and moderated inflation, which has boosted investor confidence and enhanced household purchasing power.
“Today is not merely a date on our national calendar. It’s a sacred pause, a moment for reflection not only on how far we have come, but on who has sustained us along the way.
“We are reminded that the story of our nation is not written by human effort alone, but guided by a higher purpose,” he said.
Organised by the Faith for the Nation Campaign in partnership with the Zimbabwe Indigenous Interdenominational Council of Churches (ZIICC), the annual gathering stands as a powerful moment of national gratitude, reflection and spiritual renewal.
It brings together national leadership and the body of believers to seek divine wisdom for peace, unity and shared prosperity. The theme for this year’s gathering was: “Acknowledging Divine Providence in the Progress of our Nation.”
Quoting from scriptures, Acting President Mohadi emphasised the role of divine providence in the country’s achievements. “The Holy Scriptures declare in Psalm 127:1, ‘Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.’ Indeed, our progress in governance, development, peace, and unity has been made possible because the Almighty has watched over our land,” he said.
“Today is a day to thank the Lord for the year 2025, in which the Almighty has generously rewarded our united indigenous efforts to build our Nation, Zimbabwe.”
Cde Mohadi called upon citizens to uphold the country’s shared values including rallying behind the visionary President Mnangagwa’s philosophy, ‘Nyika inovakwa, igodzivirirwa, igonamatirwa nevene vayo/Ilizwe lakhiwa, livikelwe, likhulekelwe ngabanikazi balo’, a philosophy that aligns with the essence of this gathering, emphasising our responsibilities as stewards, custodians and owners of the beloved Zimbabwe.
“It’s abundantly evident that our remarkable progress in the face of the formidable challenges that assail us from every side are, to a larger extent, a result of divine providence.
“As such, we can boldly declare with the Psalmist: ‘Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth’ (Psalm 124:8),” he said.
“For this reason, it is indeed important that we, today, hold this great united convocation to give thanks to the Lord for the help, which He so bountifully rendered to us throughout 2025.”
Cde Mohadi urged citizens to embrace responsibility alongside gratitude saying true thanksgiving calls for responsibility and dedication to upholding values that sustain a just and peaceful society.
“Have we upheld integrity in leadership, compassion in service, and fairness in opportunity? Have we treated one another with dignity, regardless of background, belief, or circumstance?” he asked.
“Our progress as a Nation is not measured only by roads built, industries expanded, or statistics improved. It is also measured by the character of our people, by how we care for the vulnerable, how we resolve our differences, and how we pass on hope to the next generation.”
Looking forward, Acting President Mohadi noted the path to Vision 2030.
“As we transition from NDS1 to NDS2, our path to Vision 2030 of an upper-middle-income society is clear. Yet we must continue to seek God’s guidance, and ask the church to be a steadfast partner in development, in promoting peace, providing health and education services, and in fighting destructive vices such as drug and substance abuse,” he said.
“The commitment of the church in affirming Government’s efforts in development, as well as in making tangible and relevant contributions to our national development, is commendable and of great value to the country.
“As a Government, we call upon the church to remain vigilant, prayerful, and active in uplifting our people in fulfilment of our President, His Excellency Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa’s all-inclusive mantra of ‘leaving no one and no place behind.’”
Acting President Mohadi further reaffirmed the nation’s developmental achievements.
“There is no doubt that we are well on course towards the achievement of Vision 2030. Under the astute leadership of President Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe has not only become one large bustling construction site but has also realised commendable growth in the mining, agricultural, manufacturing and industrial sectors,” he said.
“The year 2025 has seen the Government and people of Zimbabwe making significant strides in transportation and energy infrastructure development, which has improved accessibility.”
Cde Mohadi noted major strides such as the commissioning of the Trababalas Interchange as one of the major highlights in the transport sector as well as agriculture progress, which has boosted food security utilising modern technology and climate-smart farming approaches such as the Pfumvudza/Intwasa model.
“The year also saw the launch of AI-powered grain silos across the country – increasing our grain storage capacity. This initiative is Biblical and dovetails with the book of Genesis, Chapter 41, which emphasises the need to store grain in times of bumper harvest as food security,” he said.
“The year 2025 has seen us experiencing a stable macroeconomic environment characterised by exchange rate stability and moderated inflation, which resulted in investor confidence and household purchasing power, which is a plus for our people.”
Acting President Mohadi praised tourism and foreign policy progress for making Zimbabwe a favoured tourist and investment destination, which is a positive development.
“Through divine providence of favour towards our foreign policy encapsulated in the powerful motto: ‘friend to all, enemy to none’, we have witnessed a significant retreat of undeserved hostile constructs against our country; again, this is a positive development,” he said.
“It’s encouraging to note that this national annual convocation also seeks to dedicate the country to the Almighty in anticipation of the challenges of the coming year. Therefore, allow me to submit to you that divine providence should not only be seen as a phenomenon to be observed in our past.
“To the contrary, we must together live in petition and continual, determined expectation of divine providence in our future. Let us, in these moments of dedication of our Nation to the Almighty, beseech Him for continued divine providence in the coming years as we seek to achieve our national development goals.”
The Acting President appealed to the church to continue supporting national development and called for unity and hope among Zimbabweans.
“Let me call upon the church to continue praying for peace and unity of our beloved motherland, Zimbabwe, its people and leaders, to continue supporting and amplifying our development milestones as we pursue the National Development Strategy 2,” he said.
“I call upon us all to move forward as one nation, united in purpose, strengthened by faith, and committed to building Zimbabwe for future generations. Together, under God’s providence, we will achieve Vision 2030.”
