BULAWAYO – Mayor David Coltart has publicly endorsed a pastoral statement issued by the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) opposing proposed amendments to abortion provisions under the Medical Services Bill. In a brief note released on Saturday, Coltart said he had “noted the attached statement” and “respectfully associate myself with and endorse[d] their comments,” aligning himself with the concerns raised by the country’s major Christian bodies. The ZHOCD, which represents churches across Zimbabwe, warned that the proposed reforms would significantly widen access to abortion and, in their view, undermine long-standing legal, cultural, and theological protections for unborn life.
In their pastoral letter, the church leaders described the amendments as a “serious constitutional and moral challenge” and urged the Christian community to oppose what they characterised as an attempt to “expand and liberalise abortion in Zimbabwe.” According to the pastoral statement, the proposed amendments would allow girls under 18 to access abortion on request up to 20 weeks and permit minors of any age to undergo the procedure without parental knowledge. Ex-Sports Minister David Coltart criticises Zimbabwe Cricket…Nov 6, 202524,657 Ex-Sports Minister David Coltart criticises Zimbabwe Cricket… Victoria Falls stadium will become a white elephant if…Sep 1, 202535,954 Victoria Falls stadium will become a white elephant if… Zimbabwe Cricket slams Bulawayo Mayor Coltart, accuses him…Aug 13, 202546,041 Zimbabwe Cricket slams Bulawayo Mayor Coltart, accuses him…
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