By Staff Reporter
PROMINENT Zimbabwean billionaire, Kudakwashe Tagwirei has called on the church community to practise true Christianity which touches people’s everyday life.
He made the remarks while commissioning humanitarian aid handed over under the auspices of his charity run project , Bridging Gaps Foundation (BGF) and the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church which e donated goods and services worth US$500,000 to Mozambique’s Manica province to cater for people affected by natural disasters.
Among the major projects unveiled during the Impact Mozambique campaign were six boreholes sunk across Manica Town, including one installed at the local prison facility, bringing access to clean and safe water to hundreds of residents.
In addition, 3,000 food hampers were distributed to vulnerable households as part of the humanitarian outreach program.
Despite allegations over the years which have linked Tagwirei to underhand government dealings, he spoke highly on the need to become exemplary Christians during the humanitarian aid handover ceremony.
“True Christianity must touch both the soul and the daily life of the people. Preaching must go hand in hand with feeding the hungry, educating children, improving healthcare, and restoring dignity to communities,” he said.
“Africa’s transformation will not only come through words, but through compassionate action that uplifts humanity and creates opportunity for future generations. The relationship between Zimbabwe and Mozambique is not a relationship of strangers, but of brothers and sisters whose history was forged together during the liberation struggle.
” Our nations stood together in difficult times, and that bond remains alive today. We are one people, united by history, culture, and a shared vision for a better future. What we are doing here is not charity, but the continuation of a longstanding family relationship built on solidarity, unity, and mutual support.”
The Mayor of Manica Town, Jilan Abdul Constantino Armando, praised the partnership between the church, humanitarian organizations, and civic leadership.
“This initiative demonstrates the power of unity and service. We appreciate all partners who have come to support the people of Manica, not only spiritually but socially and economically as well. Such programs bring development, hope, and peace to our communities,” he said.
