Nqobile Bhebhe

Zimpapers Senior Writer

ZIMBABWE is on track to achieve Vision 2030 targets riding on milestones delivered in the last few years and transformative progress made in all economic sectors in 2025, which provide a solid foundation for future advancements, Acting President Kembo Mohadi, said yesterday.

He was addressing delegates to an oversubscribed 9th National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service in Bulawayo, where he noted remarkable strides across multiple sectors under the leadership of President Mnangagwa.

A clear indicator that God’s blessing and guidance was upon Zimbabwe, Acting President Mohadi said 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, benefiting Zimbabweans.

“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 ran under the theme: “Acknowledging divine providence in the progress of our nation.”

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.”

Acting President Mohadi called upon citizens to uphold the country’s shared values, including rallying behind 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.”

Acting President 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.”

Acting President Mohadi said the path to Vision 2030 is clear and with God on the country’s side, every target is achievable.

“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 President 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.”

Meanwhile, the Church yesterday adopted a declaration titled; ‘The Churches Declaration of a Robust State of Restoration Throughout the Nation of Zimbabwe Since 2017.”

Faith for the Nation Campaign founder and chairperson Reverend Andrew Wutawunashe read the declaration, which has been unanimously adopted by the convocation of churches.

“The Convocation unanimously adopted the following Declaration to be known as ‘The Churches Declaration of a Robust State of Restoration Throughout the Nation of Zimbabwe Since 2017’, he said.

The churches said the declaration was being presented not only to Zimbabweans, but also to the international community.

The declaration notes that the Church has consistently played a critical role in praying for the nation during difficult periods in its history.

“This declaration also takes serious note of the fact that throughout years of hardship, conflict and privations in various aspects of the nation, the Church has steadfastly looked to Almighty God in prayer and faith for National Healing and Restoration, calling upon all to have faith for the Nation,” said Rev Wutawunashe.

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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 transformative progress made in all economic sectors in 2025, which provide a solid foundation for future advancements, Acting President Kembo Mohadi, said yesterday.

He was addressing delegates to an oversubscribed 9th National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service in Bulawayo, where he noted remarkable strides across multiple sectors under the leadership of President Mnangagwa.

A clear indicator that God’s blessing and guidance was upon Zimbabwe, Acting President Mohadi said 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, benefiting Zimbabweans.

“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 ran under the theme: “Acknowledging divine providence in the progress of our nation.”

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.”

Acting President Mohadi called upon citizens to uphold the country’s shared values, including rallying behind 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.”

Acting President 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.”

Acting President Mohadi said the path to Vision 2030 is clear and with God on the country’s side, every target is achievable.

“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 President 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.”

Meanwhile, the Church yesterday adopted a declaration titled; ‘The Churches Declaration of a Robust State of Restoration Throughout the Nation of Zimbabwe Since 2017.”

Faith for the Nation Campaign founder and chairperson Reverend Andrew Wutawunashe read the declaration, which has been unanimously adopted by the convocation of churches.

“The Convocation unanimously adopted the following Declaration to be known as ‘The Churches Declaration of a Robust State of Restoration Throughout the Nation of Zimbabwe Since 2017’, he said.

The churches said the declaration was being presented not only to Zimbabweans, but also to the international community.

The declaration notes that the Church has consistently played a critical role in praying for the nation during difficult periods in its history.

“This declaration also takes serious note of the fact that throughout years of hardship, conflict and privations in various aspects of the nation, the Church has steadfastly looked to Almighty God in prayer and faith for National Healing and Restoration, calling upon all to have faith for the Nation,” said Rev Wutawunashe.

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