Zimbabwe: Nothing Has Improved Since 2017 - Methodist Church

20 February 2020
Zimbabwe Independent (Harare)
interview

THE Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe, Reverend Dr Solomon Zwana's five-year term at the helm of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country is coming to an end at the end of the year. His successor will be chosen at a conference in August. Dr Zwana, a former secretary-general of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), will leave the position at a time Zimbabwe is going through political, social and economic turbulence. In an interview with Zimbabwe Independent (ZI), News Editor Owen Gagare and online content creator Evans Mathanda, Dr Zwana (SZ)--who believes the social and economic situation has deteriorated since the November 2017 military coup--emphasised the need for dialogue to solve the country's problems. He also spoke about his succession. Below are excerpts:

ZI: How has been your experience at the helm of one of the biggest churches in Zimbabwe?

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