Rt Rev Chad Nicholas Gandiya (not pictured) warned resolve on behalf of the nation was “crucial” in order to move on from unrest which has left twelve people dead.
He told Premier: “Even in spite of what’s going on, I would want to encourage us not to lose hope. Otherwise, we might just as well cease living.”
More than 600 have been arrested in demonstrations prompted after a significant rise in fuel prices which makes Zimbabwe the most expensive place in the world to buy petrol.
Pictured: An alleged victim of the crackdown.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa said “unacceptable” violence by security forces will be investigated. He also called for a “national dialogue” among political, civic and religious leaders.
The General Secretary of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches – an organisation representing more than two dozen denominations – signalled its readiness to take part.
Church-Civil Society Leaders Meeting
Let us joking hand for solutions, and formulate a binding national vision. @CAFOD @wlsazim @CitManifesto @nangozim @SeatiniZim @wccWoMen #NationalDialogueZW pic.twitter.com/2J0gFBM8yG
— Zimbabwe Council of Churches (@zccinzim) January 21, 2019
Rev Dr Kenneth Mtata told Premier: “The population is polarised…there is a general acceptance that the Church plays this role to mediate between the different parties in the…
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