'It is not socially correct for man to pay lobola for each other': Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu

THE Deputy President of the Senate, Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu on Tuesday said members of the public should desist from immoral behaviour such as homosexuality, as it was responsible for the poor rains.

Speaking during a hand-over of four tonnes of the Presidential seed maize and livestock inputs to Chief Sibasa at Silalatshani in Filabusi, Matabeleland South, Ndlovu said homosexuality was a taboo.

"During our days it was unheard of, in fact it was not even being talked about," said Ndlovu.

He said it was immoral for a man to pay lobola for another man, and such behaviour should be condemned.

"It is not socially correct for a man to be intimate with another, and let alone to pay lobola for each other. Such actions block the rains and should not be accepted.

"Chiefs should not watch such behaviuor in silence, they should stem it out, in fact the society should not condone immorality," said Ndlovu.

Handing over the inputs, Ndlovu said distributing farming inputs to the wards was one of President Mugabe's ways of dealing with food problems affecting the country.

"It is known that when all is well people are quiet and applaud their parties, but if something goes wrong or if people start dying of hunger the President is to blame. People will start to say it is the President's fault.

"So these inputs are meant for each and every one of you despite your political affiliations," said Ndlovu.
He said the gesture from President Mugabe was from deep down his heart.

"He has a wish that each and every one of us should get these inputs for the benefit of us, but I know that they will not be enough, so I encourage those who will get today, to share with their neighbours," said Ndlovu.

He said the inputs would assist farmers in improving their yields this farming season.

"Although it is not enough it will go a long way in assisting us, in any case we can still go back to him and appeal for more assistance if need be, as he is an understanding man," said Ndlovu.

He urged farmers to value their role in the well being of the society.

"You have an important role, similarly to Agritex officers, you need to guide farmers through your knowledge," said Ndlovu.

He said society should not despise female Agritex officers, as they were equal to their male counterparts.

"We as people have a tendency of looking down on women, but they play a critical part in our communities and we cannot do without them," said Ndlovu.

In response, Chief Sibasa said the donation was a noble idea and would go a long way in assisting them.

"We are very grateful and we would like to show our appreciation to the President by improving out yields this time around," said Chief Sibasa.

He challenged farmers to do away with laziness.

"I am happy that people from all parties are here today and benefitting equally from the President's donation in peace," said Chief Sibasa.