Acting President calls for action on drug abuse

📅 Published: August 18, 2025

Curated by AllZimNews.com

Let our churches, mosques and community halls become centres of hope and rehabilitation, not silence and denial. ”He warned drug peddlers that the full wrath of the law would descend on them. “To the drug peddlers themselves, desist from selling drugs.

You are leaving a trail of destruction, addiction and violence,” he said. “You are destroying people’s lives because of your greed for money.

We will never tolerate that as a country.

The full wrath of the law will eventually come upon you. ”Dr Chiwenga implored parents to be vigilant over their children and monitor their movements and peers as part of efforts to ensure that they do not fall in the trap of drug abuse. “To the parents and guardians, you have a great responsibility to know their movements, their friends, what they eat or drink.

Neglect breeds destruction,” he said.

Dr Chiwenga said those taking drugs must reflect on their lives. “To the drug abusers themselves, seek help, take responsibility and break free.

Destroying yourself is destroying your family and your country,” he said.

Teachers should not turn a blind eye to the scourge. “To the teachers and educators, do not turn a blind eye to warning signs.

Be proactive, be vigilant and be part of the solution.

Shape minds; do not allow them to be poisoned,” he said.

Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister, Kazembe Kazembe, who is also national vice chairperson of Anti-Drug and Substance Taskforce said the taskforce had come up with a clear roadmap to fight drug abuse. “We have seven pillars under the Taskforce with distinct roles.

We have also arrested more than 30 000 people under this plan,” said Minister Kazembe.

Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution responsible for Harare Metropolitan Charles Tawengwa said it was pleasing that the church was playing its role.

Roman Catholic representative Father Clifford Nhetekwa said they would continue to partner Government in the fight against drug abuse. 🔗

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