ZMF encourages the apostolic sect to venture into gemstone Mining
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has encouraged the apostolic sect of the Vadzidzi vaJesu to venture into the gemstone and semi-precious stone mining sector.
Rudairo Mapuranga
ZMF through its secretary for Semi Precious and gemstones Mr Privelage Chinembiri Moyo encouraged Vadzidzi to venture into semi-precious mining.
“As the President always allude, ‘nyika inovakwa nevene vayo’ we want to encourage you to be at the forefront of building this nation through gemstone mining and value addition,” he said.
The apostolic sect are well-known artisans in the country therefore ZMF believes that they can be a force in the gemstone industry since they have been dealing and issuing stones at their shrines.
ZMF Mashonaland Central Chairperson Ms C Munyoro encouraged women to be part and parcel of the gemstone industry through various initiatives which can support fellow males.
“As women we want you to be involved supporting your fellow male miners through various initiatives like value addition and identifying areas open for pegging so that we can mine our gemstones,” she said.
The apostolic sect leader Mr Magodi appreciated ZMF and encouraged it to often come and teach them more often.
“You are the first and only organisation to meet with us and we would like to thank you,” Magodi said.
He also complained about epos and corruption in the government departments of mines as some members are losing mines to heavy-pocketed individuals. Also, he stated the need to have laws which empower locals than arrest them while they discover abundant semi-precious stones and gemstones.
ZMF also handed over on behalf of its President Ms Henrietta Rushwaya a stone sculptor of an eagle to the apostolic sect leader Mr Magodi showing that ZMF appreciates the leading role that will be taken by the apostolic sect in the gemstone industry.
Speaking at the Shrine yesterday President Mnangagwa applauded the apostolic sect for its zeal for national development saying that their role in building schools and clinics among other infrastructure shows that they value national development.