By Staff Reporter Unilong, a company specializing in mining, industrial and agricultural equipment, has donated a solarised borehole to the Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church at one of thr church centres in Dorowa as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.The borehole, which was completed on April 11, features two 5,000-litre water tanks and four taps strategically placed for convenience.Speaking to TellZim News, Unilong Director Unesco Chirinda said the donation was part of the company’s commitment to giving back to the community.“As a company that operates with people, it is our duty to also give back to the community. What drove us to identify the church was the need to ease water challenges at the church headquarters, which hosts thousands of people during different gatherings,” said Chirinda.He added that being a member of the church himself, he saw it fit to give back to the community through helping the church.The church’s Secretary for Administration, Ngobson Bandirai, confirmed the development to TellZim News saying the donation came at the right time as the church was preparing for one of its biggest Passovers.“The development could not have come at a better time than now. We have a gathering of more than 5,000 congregants, and water has been a challenge here. We want to thank Unilong for this generous donation. People are now getting water for the rest of the duration of the gathering,” said Bandirai.He revealed that water had been a challenge at the shrine for years, and there were fears that an outbreak of diseases such as cholera or dysentery could occur.“I wish you were here to see how happy the congregants are. It is all smiles from the tap as people use the four taps for all their water needs,” he said.Bandirai also said it was pleasing to see indigenous companies supporting indigenous churches. He urged other companies to emulate Unilong and do the same in different sectors, adding that people should not wait for donations from abroad but should always chip in where there is need to promote nation-building.Unilong is also involved in borehole drilling and solar borehole installation for domestic and agricultural use. The company produces income-generating machines such as grinding mills and peanut butter grinding machines, among others.
