Story by Fairstars Mukungurutse
THE Indigenous Apostolic sect has commended the progress achieved under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), citing notable improvements in infrastructure, agriculture, education and community development projects.
Addressing thousands of Zimbabweans living and working in Manica Province, Mozambique, the leader of Johane the 5th of Africa International Church, Bishop Dr Andby Makururu, said the church recognises the strides made under the Second Republic in road rehabilitation, infrastructure modernisation, dam construction, rural electrification and agricultural support programmes.
“As the church, we support the government of the day. We have seen roads being upgraded, we now have modern infrastructure trends, improved water supply through dam construction and improved connectivity in rural communities. We appreciate these strides because they improve the lives of our people. We pledge to support the development trajectory; we will do our part.”
Church members described the development trajectory as a timely direction towards achieving the national vision of an upper-middle-income society by 2030.
“We live here in Manica province, but back home we have seen that our country is developing under the leadership of President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa, a leader who has a vision of leaving no one behind,” one of the church members said.
“The development that we have witnessed in our country is tremendous; that is why we are supporting the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill for continuity of development projects,” another stated.
“President Mnangagwa has enlightened us with his mantra of Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo. He is a visionary of development, that is why we are saying CAB 3 must sail through so that he finishes the projects he started.”
The Indigenous Apostolic sect is one of the largest religious groups in Zimbabwe, with congregations in both urban and rural areas.
During the pre-independence era, the sect stood by the people of Zimbabwe in resisting Western colonial dominance. Over the years, they have become increasingly involved in national development.
