by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Centenary
Muzarabani – Prominent apostolic indigenous church in Centenary has embarked on skills auditing, identification and development amongst its membership, with others reportedly investing in farming, metal fabrication, carpentry and counselling services.
Speaking during a combined weeklong spiritual and skills development convention, Johane Masowe eChishanu Centenary leader, Madzibaba Biggie Musanzika (also known as, Prophet Jonah) has claimed that it is the duty of indigenous churches to complement government policy for skills development.
“We have found it noble to complement the government’s policy on skills auditing, identification and development. This would therefore help the communities in contributing towards realisation of national development strategies one, two and Vision 2030 in general,” Musanzika said.
“As the church, we identify the existing skills throughout our assemblies, categorise them into various sections and allocate some funds to make sure they add value to those available skills in our for community development,” Musanzika added.
“Some are into organic farming, aquaculture, metal fabrication, carpentry and counselling services. With these skills, it will enable them to make ends meet and transform lives in various communities. These are other contributions which we are doing as churches to make sure Zimbabwe attain an upper-middle income economic status by 2030,” Musanzika remarks.