The Salvation Army in Zimbabwe and Botswana
In recent years the Bumhudzo Home for the Elderly has struggled to remain operational. When Mr Tendai Mupfurutsa, CEO of Ekhaya, heard about Bumhudzo’s financial challenges, he devised a plan to temporarily adopt the centre and cover the majority of its expenses.
“It is important that we look after the elderly members of our communities,” he said. “People should grow old with comfort and dignity.” Ekhaya Petroleum has agreed to cover the medical, salary and food expenses of the centre from March to September.
In addition to Ekhaya’s commitment, Aquasafe has agreed to cover the expenses from September to February 2009, and then Bosstan Trucking will cover the next six months.
“We are so grateful for the support of Ekhaya Petroleum and its business partners,” said Major Spiwe Chirandu, Bumhudzo’s Administrator. “They have done a wonderful thing for the elderly.”
CSM (Dr) Hilton Chikuya has received a Doctorate Degree in Education from the University of South Africa. Dr Chikuya is a faithful soldier and local officer at Highfield Temple, Harare Central. The Salvation Army is blessed to have Salvationists such as CSM Chikuya in its membership.
A thanksgiving service was held at Highfield Temple to commemorate Dr Chikuya’s achievement. During the meeting, money was raised to support the building of a new church building.
The Salvation Army Zimbabwe & Botswana Territory will be receiving new leaders in 2008. Commissioners Stanslous & Jannet Mutewera, Territorial Commander and Territorial President for Women’s Ministries, officially retired on December 16, 2007, but they will continue in their appointments until March 1, 2008.
Commissioner Vinece Chigariro, an officer of the Zimbabwe Territory currently serving as Territorial Commander in Zambia, will be installed as Territorial Commander of the Zimbabwe Territory on March 2, 2008. Commissioners Amos & Rosemary Makina, International Secretary for Africa and Zonal Women’s Ministries Secretary, will conduct the installation.
Lt-Colonels Peter & Jessica Dali, officers of the Kenya West Territory currently serving as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, have been appointed as command leaders in Liberia. They will farewell from the Zimbabwe Territory on April 13, 2008.
Majors Lindsay and Lynette Rowe, officers of the Canada & Bermuda Territory currently serving as divisional leaders in South Africa, will be installed as Zimbabwe’s new Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary of Women’s Ministries on May 11, 2008.
Please remember to pray for our leaders and the work of The Salvation Army in Zimbabwe & Botswana.
