Among other issues, the church leaders and Christians from many parts
of Birmingham prayed for the empowerment of Christians and their
leaders in Zimbabwe, a peaceful settlement to the political crisis in
Zimbabwe and an end to violence. Prayers were also made for Zimbabweans
in the Diaspora many of whom are living in desperate situations, and
facing immigration problems.
Speaking after the meeting, Rori Masiane of the Mount Zion Community
Church said the meeting had gone a long way in proving that Zimbabweans
in the UK can work together, hence dispelling the negative stereo
typing of Zimbabweans in the Diaspora.
Qobo Mayisa of the Council of Zimbabwean Christian leaders UK said
although the church in Zimbabwe has grown rapidly during the past few
years, the unfortunate issue that needs redressing is the fact that the
church in Zimbabwe is not doing much to offer practical help to many
destitute Zimbabweans and those in need.Â
Many speakers at the prayer meeting emphasized the need for Zimbabweans
in the UK to be more united and prove their capability to form strong
community organizations similar to those of Somalis and other Africans.
The prayer meeting whose theme was Keep Hope Alive was organized
jointly by Qobo Mayisa, the General Secretary of the Council of
Zimbabwean Christian Leaders UK and Rori Masiane of the Mount Zion
Community Church. This mass prayer meeting was also a big success due
to the sterling efforts of Sihlangu Tshuma and Xolo Khabazile.Â
The power struggle between President Robert Mugabe and Morgan
Tsvangirai has overshadowed daily hardships in Zimbabwe including food,
fuel shortages and hyperinflation that has driven millions of
Zimbabweans out of the country and strained regional economies.
A Cholera outbreak that has killed at least 294 people has seen
hundreds of Zimbabweans infected with the disease streaming across the
South African border to seek treatment.
By Selbin KaboteÂ
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