Story by Courage Bushe
The ZANU PF leadership in Mberengwa district has pledged to continue collaborating with traditional leaders to promote socio-economic development, aligning with the country’s Vision 2030 goal of achieving an upper-middle-class society by 2030.
In response, traditional leaders commended the ruling party leadership for implementing well-planned economic and community development initiatives in their areas, aimed at improving the welfare of people in the district.
This Saturday, the ZANU PF party leadership handed over farming inputs and equipment to traditional leaders in Mberengwa, demonstrating the party’s commitment to empowering communities and mitigating the effects of climate change.
One of the traditional leaders told the ZBC News, “We feel happy, and our burden has been lightened as chiefs because we are walking together in bringing back our original district through development programmes and teaching our children what it is like to work hard.”
Another noted, “We are grateful to the party leadership for giving us this opportunity to air out our issues, and here today, we have been equipped with inputs and various start-up packs that will help change Mberengwa district.”
ZANU PF Central Committee member and Mberengwa Central constituency legislator, Honourable Tinashe Shumba emphasised the vital role traditional leaders play in national development, particularly in rural areas where they serve as community leaders.
He said, “The ruling party has a long history of closely working with traditional leaders dating back to the days of the liberation struggle, and today, traditional leaders remain key players in promoting development in their areas of jurisdiction. We will continue to closely work with traditional leaders to bring development in our communities.”
As development extends to rural areas, traditional leaders, have emerged as crucial stakeholders in the development process, playing a vital role in shaping the trajectory of progress in their communities.
