Government Acknowledgment vs. Ongoing Gatherings: A Tense Situation in Zaka District

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# **Government Acknowledgment vs. Ongoing Gatherings: A Tense Situation in Zaka District.**

*By Chiwara Lawson*

Despite the Ministry of Health and Child Care's clear directives, gatherings continue to persist in Bikita and Zaka Districts, creating a tense situation. The recent cholera outbreak has prompted urgent measures, yet some districts seem to defy the warnings.



The Ministry of Health and Child Care has officially recognized the severity of the cholera outbreak in Bikita and Zaka Districts. Recommendations were issued to religious institutions, emphasizing the need to halt gatherings during public holidays. These precautions were meant to curb the spread of the waterborne disease and protect the community.



However, amidst this crisis, an unexpected development has arisen. President Mnangagwa is scheduled to visit Mutendi ZCC church, in a district specifically instructed to cease all gatherings. The contradiction is stark: while the government acknowledges the danger posed by gatherings, it appears that exceptions are being made for high-profile events.



Interestingly, Mutendi ZCC church in Bikita District holds historical significance. It was here that the late Bishop Samuel Mutendi, founder of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC), prophesied President Mnangagwa's rise to power during the Second Chimurenga in 1964. The President himself recounted this prophecy, revealing how he and his colleague were foretold to be part of a race—one destined to win, the other to fail. The cryptic words of the late Bishop still resonate, even as the cholera outbreak threatens the very district where this prophecy unfolded.



As the President prepares to address the people of Mutendi, the delicate balance between public safety and political engagements hangs in the balance. Will the gathering proceed despite the health risks? Or will the government enforce its own directives, even when faced with powerful symbolism and historical ties?

Bikita and Zaka Districts watches with bated breath as the President's visits. The stakes are high, and the battle against cholera intensifies. In this critical moment, leadership decisions will shape the fate of the district and its people.

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