MDC-Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa last
week took a break from his campaign schedule to make a “private trip” to
Israel, which he said was meant to strengthen his Christian beliefs.
Chamisa (40) is among the 23 presidential candidates vying
for the country’s top job and has used his strong Christian background, being a
pastor, to rally his supporters head of the July 30 elections.
His spokesperson Nkululeko Sibanda confirmed the visit, but
said it was a “purely private trip”.
“It was a private visit, which was undertaken by the
president and we expect him in the country anytime from now,” he said.
“His itinerary suggests that he should be in the country by
now or on the way.
“The trip had three dimensions basically; he undertook it
to learn from the fastest growing economy on how they did it and see the level
of infrastructure development so that his vision can be constructed along those
lines and ethos.
“As you would know, he is also a devout Christian and he
took the time to visit sacred places, have time with his Creator, pray for the
nation as well as pray for peace.
“He also undertook the trip to re-energise his resolve in
the fight for a better Zimbabwe.”
Chamisa made the announcement that he was in Israel on
Friday night via Twitter.
“In Israel, I have just been to Nazareth, Cana, Sea of
Galilee, River Jordan, Bethlehem, Mount of Olives and Jericho on a private
visit.
“I’m fortified in my faith. Israel has a fantastic road
network and superb architecture in housing.
“We will get there in our New Zimbabwe # behold the new,”
he tweeted.
During the recent launch of the MDC Alliance manifesto,
Chamisa said if elected into power, he would improve relations between Zimbabwe
and Israel. Standard
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