Story by Josephine Mugiyo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reminded cabinet ministers of the need to recommit themselves to the duty of transforming people’s livelihoods towards the attainment of Vision 2030.
He was addressing the first cabinet session of 2025 at the State House in Harare this Tuesday.
From December, cabinet meetings were on hold as the officials took their annual festive season recess.
The President’s message was centered on the needs of ordinary people, highlighting that all members must focus on delivering quality services to the people as the country eyes the attainment of Vision 2030.
“All members are reminded of the need to once again recommit ourselves to the duty of transforming livelihoods and developing our great nation towards the attainment of Vision 2030. The mandate before us is clear: we must deliver quality services to our citizens, ensuring that their needs are met and lives improved. Hence, every ministry must prioritise outcomes that positively affect the lives of our people.
“All our collective efforts should be geared towards creating a better future for all, leaving no one and no place behind. In this pursuit, it is critically important to engage with our people, listening to their concerns and responding to their needs. The culture of accountability, transparency, and excellence within our ministries should be nurtured with a greater sense of urgency for the ultimate objective of achieving transformational results,” said the President.
He said servant leadership must be upheld.
“Every ministry, department and agency must uphold the highest standards of professionalism and servant leadership. Excellence is not an option but a guaranteed necessity to propel our national development agenda.”
The Head of State noted that business should not be affected by prohibitive regulations and punitive administrative licences required by ministries.
“To enhance the overall performance of our economy, the ease of doing business agenda continues to be an important aspect of our programming. In that regard, concerted efforts must be made to revisit all the areas that hinder the start or growth of all investments, whether local or foreign. I commend the entrepreneurial spirit among our people,” said the President.
President Mnangagwa demanded boldness and decisiveness from the ministers.
“I challenge us to undertake our work with utmost humility, sacrifice and commitment. Cabinet is run based on collective responsibility; we must pull in one direction. There is no room for lethargy, fence sitting and dragging of feet. I demand boldness and decisiveness in the execution of your ministerial responsibilities.”
The first cabinet session is key in setting the tone for the cabinet’s calendar this year.
