Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) Holdings is set to host a special end-of-year thanksgiving celebration for the Hwange community under the inspiring theme, “The Promised Land.” This event, scheduled for Friday, 19 December 2025, promises an afternoon of worship, praise, and reflection, highlighting HCCL’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and giving back to the community that supports its operations.
The theme, inspired by Psalm 95:2-3 and Psalm 107:8-9, emphasizes gratitude, divine guidance, and hope. For HCCL, “The Promised Land” symbolizes not only spiritual aspirations but also the company’s journey of recovery and resilience. It evokes the glory days of Hwange Colliery, once a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s energy sector and industrial strength.
“This gathering is more than a celebration; it is an expression of deep gratitude,” said a company representative. “We thank our workforce, our community, and the faith that has sustained us. Christianity guides our moral compass and inspires true service and development.”
Central to this celebration is HCCL’s faith-driven turnaround strategy. The company has framed strategic decisions around strong ethical values and spiritual principles. CEO William Gambiza emphasized,
“Our aim is to build a resilient business, founded on God’s guidance. True restoration comes through divine wisdom applied alongside dedicated human effort.”
Industry analysts note that this thanksgiving is a key part of HCCL’s CSR initiatives, demonstrating a model where corporate responsibility aligns with shared community values. The event underscores HCCL’s belief that its role extends beyond coal production to supporting social, spiritual, and economic well-being.
Hwange Colliery’s end-of-year thanksgiving comes after a remarkable operational and financial turnaround in recent years. Observers see the celebration as a real-world example of the biblical principle from the Book of James: “faith without works is dead.” HCCL’s recovery reflects a balance of steadfast faith, disciplined business strategies, and hard work.
A business commentator noted:
“Hwange’s journey is a story of faith matched by relentless effort. The company’s revival shows that ethical principles and strategic actions together create lasting impact.”
The event is expected to draw hundreds of community members, providing a platform for collective gratitude as 2025 concludes. It positions Hwange Colliery as not only a key economic engine in Zimbabwe but also a values-driven institution investing in the holistic development of its stakeholders.
By combining faith, corporate responsibility, and business achievement, Hwange Colliery’s “Promised Land” thanksgiving sets a unique example in Zimbabwe’s industrial and mining sector—demonstrating how spiritual gratitude and corporate revival can go hand in hand.