By Netshakhuma Muleya
SEVERAL regional churches, including the United African Apostolic Church, Zion Revelation Church of Africa, and Old Apostolic Church in Zion, will host youth conferences during the same period to celebrate youth solidarity and commitment to Christ.
As June marks a significant month in Southern Africa, communities remember the bravery and solidarity of young people who fought for their freedom in South Africa.
The Zion Revelation Church of Africa will hold its International Youth Conference from June 23 to 26 at Lutumba Tshitasini.
Meanwhile, youths from the United African Apostolic Church in Zimbabwe are expected to travel to Nzhelele, South Africa, from June 24 to 26 for their National Youth Conference.
The Old Apostolic Church in Zion has scheduled its National Youth Conference for July 5, 2026.
ACCZ President, Edgar Maireva told Ziyah News Network that Zion churches are one, they share unity and one purpose in fellowship regardless of the borders.
“We acknowledge the relationship between South Africa and Zimbabwe congregrants in zion churches”
“We encourage youth to join programs in economic development and should engage themselves in church which Will help them abstain from drugs. lastly we wish them a happy month of celebration as they depart for their conferences”
In a comment on the upcoming event, United African Apostolic Church Youth spokesperson Ishmael Kwinda acknowledged the number of youths to attend the National event from Zimbabwe.
“It is that time when youths gear up to celebrate solidarity and bravery in Christ. At least 90 to 150 youths from Zimbabwe will travel to Nzhelele, South Africa, for the National Conference.”
United African Apostolic Church Bishop Khuliso Nehelula encouraged young people to attend the gathering.
“I urge all youths to take part in this conference as it is set to be one of the biggest events to be held in Nzhelele, South Africa. Youths from different nations, including Zimbabwe, and provinces such as Gauteng, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga, will grace the event with their presence,” he said.