Organized by: Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Council of Churches, ZCBC, UDACIZA & Palau Association
Love Zimbabwe Festival 2025
Report Summary
The historic Love Zimbabwe Festival, held at the Zimbabwe Grounds in Harare, was a wonderful success. Prior to the Festival, from September 9th to 25th, outreach teams visited Primary and Secondary Schools, Colleges, Universities, Eyeglass Clinics, and Orphanages.
Message from the Director
“We witnessed something truly special: the Church united, communities transformed, and thousands of lives changed forever. Everywhere you turned, there was laughter, dancing, dust rising from the joy-filled crowds, and the unmistakable tangible presence of God moving among His people.”
— Bishop David Chigamba, Director, Africa Festivals
Ministry Weeks Highlights
Eyeglass & Medical Clinics
Clinics in Glen View, Mbare, Chitungwiza, and Glen Norah provided reading glasses and exams.
- 8,759 people seen
- 2,098 decisions for Christ
Primary Schools
Partnering with AWANA and Doug Horley, children were ministered to through BMX stunts, dances, and bible lessons.
- 124,123 children reached
- 89,605 decisions for Christ
Secondary Schools
Kubamba Missions brought energy and passion, engaging students in worship and discussions.
- 39,587 students reached
- 9,289 decisions for Christ
Special Events & Dinners
Affinity Dinners
Women’s Dinner: 410 women attended an elegant dinner featuring Janet Manyowa and Wendy Palau. 96 women made decisions for Christ.
Business Dinner: 410 business and political leaders gathered to hear inspirational testimonies. 143 individuals made decisions for Christ.
Women’s Conference
The conference in Chitungwiza saw 3,000 women experience powerful moments of healing. More than 684 women received Christ.
“I have shared my story because if God can heal my heart, He can heal yours.” — Wendy Palau
Festival Action Highlights
Action Sports
The “jump of death” and freestyle motocross drew large crowds. The athletes used these thrilling moments to share testimonies, specifically impacting the youth.
Children’s Activities
A joyful area featuring jumping castles, face painting, and horse riding. Doug and Melinda Horley led ministry times that resulted in thousands of children giving their lives to Christ.
