Zimbabwe declares prayer week for rains

Zimbabwe heads of Christian denominations have declared the 9th to the 17th of January the prayer week for rains.

This follows the persistent dry weather spell which has seen the church and government join hands to seek divine intervention.
 
Zimbabwe and other countries are currently experiencing the effects of the El Nino phenomenon.

Among some of the effects are very hot temperatures and a prolonged dry spell.

Reports compiled by the ZBC News from all the provinces have pointed to a drought as not much agricultural activities are taking place.

The church has now joined hands with the government seeking divine intervention.

A representative of the Zimbabwe heads of Christian denominations Dr Shingi Munyeza says the indications of drought ahead have necessitated the church to come in and pray for the rains.

Other heads of denominations say as Christians they have faith that no Zimbabwean will starve.

Prayer for rains is not a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe.

Traditionally, Zimbabweans especially in rural areas, used to carry out some traditional ceremonies to ask for the rains.