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Mnangagwa praises 'elder' Chivayo
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has praised businessman Wicknell Chivayo for his philanthropic activities, saying those who give generously will receive greater blessings and the means to continue helping others.
Mnangagwa made the remarks yesterday while addressing members of the Johane Masowe the Fifth apostolic sect at Gwanzura Stadium in Harare, where he commended the church community for what he described as its culture of giving.
The President singled out Chivayo, whom he described as an elder within the religious community, for his charitable activities.
"To all of you from Johane Masowe the Fifth, I want to thank you, especially your elder, Wicknell Chivayo, for his works of giving. Remain the same," Mnangagwa said.
He encouraged congregants to continue supporting others through acts of generosity, saying giving would attract further blessings.
"If you continue giving, you will also be blessed and receive the means to continue giving," he said.
"If you do not give, you will not be blessed or receive gifts. Continue to give abundantly, and you will be blessed abundantly."
Chivayo has in recent years attracted significant public attention for his high-profile donations, including luxury vehicles, cash and other goods to individuals, churches and community organisations.
His contributions have included vehicles for church leaders, financial support for religious gatherings and assistance to various beneficiaries, earning him praise from those who have received his donations.
Mnangagwa has previously spoken favourably about Chivayo's philanthropy.
In March, the President described the businessman as having a "golden heart" after he donated 10 ambulances and 200 000 litres of fuel, reportedly worth more than US$400 000, to the Government.
Chivayo's wealth and high-profile donations have, however, also attracted public scrutiny and allegations concerning the source of his wealth and his business interests.
Mnangagwa has previously rejected allegations that Chivayo was using philanthropy to advance business interests, saying those who claimed the businessman was distributing ill-gotten wealth should open a criminal case against him if they had evidence of wrongdoing.
The President's latest remarks place Chivayo's philanthropy within the broader religious message of generosity and giving that characterised his address to the Johane Masowe the Fifth congregants.
Mnangagwa made the remarks yesterday while addressing members of the Johane Masowe the Fifth apostolic sect at Gwanzura Stadium in Harare, where he commended the church community for what he described as its culture of giving.
The President singled out Chivayo, whom he described as an elder within the religious community, for his charitable activities.
"To all of you from Johane Masowe the Fifth, I want to thank you, especially your elder, Wicknell Chivayo, for his works of giving. Remain the same," Mnangagwa said.
He encouraged congregants to continue supporting others through acts of generosity, saying giving would attract further blessings.
"If you continue giving, you will also be blessed and receive the means to continue giving," he said.
"If you do not give, you will not be blessed or receive gifts. Continue to give abundantly, and you will be blessed abundantly."
Chivayo has in recent years attracted significant public attention for his high-profile donations, including luxury vehicles, cash and other goods to individuals, churches and community organisations.
His contributions have included vehicles for church leaders, financial support for religious gatherings and assistance to various beneficiaries, earning him praise from those who have received his donations.
Mnangagwa has previously spoken favourably about Chivayo's philanthropy.
In March, the President described the businessman as having a "golden heart" after he donated 10 ambulances and 200 000 litres of fuel, reportedly worth more than US$400 000, to the Government.
Chivayo's wealth and high-profile donations have, however, also attracted public scrutiny and allegations concerning the source of his wealth and his business interests.
Mnangagwa has previously rejected allegations that Chivayo was using philanthropy to advance business interests, saying those who claimed the businessman was distributing ill-gotten wealth should open a criminal case against him if they had evidence of wrongdoing.
The President's latest remarks place Chivayo's philanthropy within the broader religious message of generosity and giving that characterised his address to the Johane Masowe the Fifth congregants.
Source - The Standard
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