Story by Bruce Chahwanda, Political Editor
PRESIDENT Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is repositioning itself within global value chains as a producer of value-added goods, while urging party leaders to be guided by the ZANU PF constitution in driving national development.
Addressing the 392nd Ordinary Session of the Politburo in Harare, the ZANU PF First Secretary said the country’s industrial strategy is moving beyond raw material exports towards beneficiation and manufacturing.
“Zimbabwe is steadily taking a seat within the global value chains space, not as a mere supplier of raw materials but as a competitive producer of value-added goods,” he said.
The President linked this shift to recent milestones, including the export of Zimbabwe’s first lithium sulphate consignment, describing it as a historic achievement under the beneficiation agenda.
He also stressed that party leadership must operate within the framework of the party constitution, calling for discipline and accountability at all levels.
“As the Politburo, we are all first and foremost Party members, guided by the Party Constitution, fundamentally with regards to our duties and obligations,” he said.
President Mnangagwa urged members to familiarise themselves with provisions of the amended 2022 constitution, particularly Article 3, Section 19, which outlines duties including loyalty, integrity and adherence to party policies.
The meeting was held in the aftermath of Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Day celebrations in Maphisa, Matabeleland South, which he said reflected national unity and strong public participation.
He also highlighted the success of the 66th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo, officially opened by Botswana President Duma Boko, noting increased local and international participation.
