Zimbabweans unite to support President Mnangagwa's initiative to combat drug abuse, with over US$3 million pledged for rehabilitation centres

Zimbabweans gathered at Harare International Conference Centre on July 12, 2025, to support President Emmerson Mnangagwa's anti-drug campaign. Citizens pledged over three million US dollars toward establishing rehabilitation centers nationwide. The fundraising event demonstrated widespread public backing for government efforts to combat substance abuse among youth. Business leaders and politicians united behind the presidential initiative to address this growing social problem. The overwhelming financial response marked a significant milestone in Zimbabwe's fight against narcotics.

Scott Sakupwanya contributed two million dollars as the largest individual donor at the conference. Wicknell Chivayo pledged one million dollars to support the rehabilitation program. Minister Tino Machakaire donated ten thousand bricks for construction purposes rather than cash. Dr Tungwarara offered two hundred thousand dollars to the anti-drug initiative. These contributions represent diverse sectors working together to fund treatment facilities across all ten provinces.

The rehabilitation centers align with Vision 2030 development goals for Zimbabwe. Government officials emphasized that drug abuse threatens national progress and economic growth. Community leaders stressed the need for collective action beyond government intervention alone.