Zanu-PF warns fund beneficiaries

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Zanu-PF and the Second Republic will not tolerate the misuse of funds disbursed under the Presidential Revolving Fund, party affiliates have been warned. The caution was issued by Madzibaba Moses, national chairman of MaZion and Vapostori 4ED, during the handover of US$50,000 to beneficiaries in Mashonaland West province at Biri Primary School, about 10 kilometres south of Chinhoyi.

The funds represent Zanu-PF's share of allocations distributed three weeks ago at Kutama Grounds by Presidential Advisor on Investments, Cde Paul Tempta Tungwarara, where seven other party affiliates also benefitted.

Addressing the gathering, Madzibaba Moses urged recipients to invest the money in income-generating projects and return it after three months to allow others to benefit.

"We have given you three months to invest this money and generate profit before returning your share, interest-free," he said. "Let me emphasise that this is the money that could lead to incarceration if not handled properly. We will not simply watch you squander these funds. President Mnangagwa expects us to contribute to nation-building, and that can only happen if we use this money wisely."

At least 90 affiliate churches benefited from the Mashonaland West disbursement, with repayment expected by January 2026.

Bishop Lilian Zendera of the ACCZ Church and vice chairperson of MaZion and Vapostori 4ED said the funds would be used to launch poultry and horticulture projects aimed at supporting members and addressing social challenges.

"We plan to start poultry and horticulture projects to support our members. This initiative will also help address gender-based violence while combating drug and substance abuse," she said.

Another beneficiary, Ms Wadzanai Svisva, praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa for empowering grassroots communities.

"President Mnangagwa is encouraging us to help build the nation, and he has gone the extra mile by providing funds to uplift our communities from the grassroots level," she said.

Madzibaba Michael Chakaingesu, popularly known as Sapatina Sapatina, commended the government's inclusivity, saying the Second Republic had restored the dignity of indigenous churches.

"We have been looked down upon in the past, but the Second Republic and President Mnangagwa honour and value us. Vision 2030 will be achievable if everyone participates in these empowerment initiatives," he said.

Other Zanu-PF affiliates - including the Children of War Veterans, Pastors for ED, Vendors for ED, Boyz DzaMdara, and Health Ambassadors for ED - also benefited and pledged to use the funds for sustainable community development projects.
- The Herald

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