Govt Speaks On Korean "Cult" Leader's Visit To Zimbabwe

The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting has spoken on Family Federation for World Peace and Unification’s leader Hak Ja Han Moon’s visit to Zimbabwe. Moon is the wife of the late Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church. The self-proclaimed messiah passed away at 92 in 2012, leaving Hak Ja Han Moon as the church leader.

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) issued a statement discouraging the christian community against attending the Peace and Family Festival set to be held in Harare tomorrow. However in a tweet, The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting said Government welcomes Moon’s visit to Zimbabwe. The tweet reads:

Freedom of worship is a universal right. Religion brings people together and promotes peace. Zimbabwe has been blessed to host many international religious conventions that opened the way to religious tourism. Government welcomes Dr Moon and her Peace Festival team.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officiate at the first national level Peace and Family Festival to be held on November 21 this year at the National Sports Stadium in Harare. Oliver Mtukudzi, will lead a group of diverse artists who will give performances at the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification`s Peace and Family Festival to be held at the National Sports Stadium tomorrow. Other musicians include Mathias Mhere, Minister Michael Mahendere, Hope Masike and Vabati Vajehova and among others.