Muchinguri prays for power, scorns Zimbabwe's drug crisis

ZANU PF National Chairperson and Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri called on churches and families to partner with the government to combat drug and substance abuse. She addressed congregants on Friday at a National Prayer Day event in Mutare, prior to the ZANU-PF National People's Conference. Muchinguri-Kashiri said drug abuse has become the country's primary threat after sanctions failed to destabilize Zimbabwe.

She emphasized the need for strong family units to fight drug abuse and noted that President Mnangagwa has declared war on the problem. The government plans to purchase testing kits to screen children and prevent substance abuse. Muchinguri-Kashiri thanked churches for their support of nation-building efforts and praised indigenous churches for expanding education and healthcare services.

The prayer meeting brought together leaders from various denominations to pray for peace and national development. Muchinguri-Kashiri reaffirmed ZANU-PF's support for extending President Mnangagwa's term beyond 2030. Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs Misheck Mugadza highlighted infrastructure progress under Mnangagwa's leadership. Church leaders pledged their continued support to the government and ZANU-PF.