Once more the most joyous of all days draws near and it is my great privilege on this blessed moment to wish the Co-operating Partners, Board of Directors, Management and Staff, Students, the Alumni Fraternity and people of the world a Merry Christmas.

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ who the Prophet Isaiah heralded as the Prince of Peace and Wonderful Counselor, I believe it is very appropriate that we all, Christians and non-Christians alike, reflect more deeply on the virtues and ideals which the Messiah espoused during his earthly mission.

The internalization of the virtues of love for our fellowmen, tolerance, Godliness, honesty, fairness to others, selflessness, and peaceful co-existence with others by all Zimbabweans will definitely help our dear nation to overcome poverty, corruption and unemployment.

As we celebrate His birth, I urge all of us to offer special prayers for a greater manifestation of divine peace in our country and the vanquishing of all demons of hatred, selfishness, divisiveness and disunity in our midst. Let this year’s celebration of the birth of Christ rekindle, strengthen and reaffirm our faith in our national ability to overcome all challenges.