Online Reporter
FOCUS will remain on uplifting the quality of life and improving service delivery for all communities, with no one and no place being left behind, President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa has said, reaffirming Government’s commitment to people-centred development as Zimbabwe accelerates its modernisation and industrialisation agenda.
Addressing the 27th Ordinary Session of the ZANU PF National Consultative Assembly in Harare on Friday, President Mnangagwa said the ruling party would continue implementing policies aimed at improving livelihoods through skills development, employment creation and infrastructure expansion.
“Initiatives that ensure skills development, entrepreneurship, innovation and employment creation, will be pursued for our young people in both rural and urban areas. Focus will remain on uplifting the quality of life and service delivery for all communities. No one and no place will be left behind.”
The President said development projects being rolled out across the country were already transforming lives.
“To date, I am pleased that our vision for people-centred development is positively impacting lives. In all areas of the country, projects such as roads, dams, schools, health facilities, irrigation schemes, mining and industrial development are there for all to see.”
He said the Government remained focused on delivering prosperity despite the work that still lay ahead.
“More work lies ahead; the Party will not rest or relax. Under the Second Republic, the ZANU PF machinery is moving full speed ahead to guarantee that our people are more prosperous, and our nation modernised and developed. Brick by brick, stone upon stone, we will never tire in the ongoing work to build our country.”
President Mnangagwa said the Second Republic was accelerating its rural industrialisation programme to ensure economic opportunities reached communities across Zimbabwe.
“The Second Republic is accelerating the roll-out of the rural industrialisation agenda as a key pillar for inclusive national development. Through Village Business Units and promoting the ‘Dam as an economy’ concept, we are taking opportunities, industries and markets directly to our communities.”
He added that programmes to equip women and young people with modern skills would continue.
“We will continue to implement programmes to equip women and youth, with knowledge and competencies, required for them to meaningfully participate in the modern local and global economy.”
The President called on members of the National Consultative Assembly and community leaders to ensure development programmes benefited every Zimbabwean.
“Members of the National Consultative Assembly, and leaders within our communities, have a duty to ensure that these development programmes and opportunities benefit all our people. ZANU PF is a ‘Party for the people and by the people’. Under our revolutionary movement, development knows no region or social status. Every Zimbabwean has a right to benefit from the nation’s ongoing economic development initiatives, projects and programmes as well as our rich natural resources.”
He pledged that equal access to development opportunities would remain guaranteed under his leadership.
“Under my leadership this is guaranteed. Munhu wese anekodzero yekuwana zvekushandura hupenyu hwake, muno munyika yedu yakasununguka.”
President Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe continued to register gains in agriculture, with increased production strengthening food security and household incomes.
“So far, the Second Republic is registering achievements across key sectors of the economy. Increased production of wheat, tobacco, cotton and horticultural products has enhanced national food sovereignty and improved household incomes. This winter season, we are expecting another record-breaking winter wheat harvest.”
He said irrigation development, mechanisation and climate-smart agriculture would be intensified to sustain production.
The President also highlighted growth in the mining sector, saying investment in lithium, gold, platinum, coal and other strategic minerals was driving economic expansion while creating jobs through local value addition.
“Investments in lithium, gold, platinum, coal and other critical minerals are expanding production, with emphasis on local value addition and beneficiation. Tinoda kuti zvicherwa zvedu zvivandudzwe muno munyika, vana vedu vawane mabasa, nyika iwane mari.”
On the international front, President Mnangagwa described Zimbabwe’s election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term as a major diplomatic achievement.
“Zimbabwe’s successful election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term is a significant diplomatic achievement. It serves as a testament to the confidence that the international community has in our country’s principled contribution to international peace and security.”
He added that Zimbabwe would assume the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) later this year while continuing to strengthen bilateral partnerships that translate diplomatic goodwill into economic cooperation.
President Mnangagwa urged party members to remain united, disciplined and committed to servant leadership, saying the party must continue addressing challenges facing communities.
“The work of realising a better quality of life, is ours together. The Party must be exemplary, remain close to the people and work tirelessly to deliver on the promises of a prosperous, united and empowered Zimbabwe.”
