By Archford Chirimudombo
Harare, (New Ziana) – President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday called on Zanu PF members to safeguard unity and reject divisive politics, saying peace, constitutionalism and national cohesion remain critical pillars for achieving the vision to become a middle income society by 2030.
He made the remarks while addressing the 395th Ordinary Session of the Zanu PF Politburo, the party’s highest decision-making body between congresses, which met to deliberate on key party and national issues.
Items on the agenda included preparations for the 23rd Annual National People’s Conference, scheduled to be held in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West province, as well as a review of socio-economic development programs aligned with Vision 2030.
President Mnangagwa said Zanu PF’s liberation legacy continued to provide a strong foundation for advancing home-grown solutions to national development challenges.
“As a Party, we continue to shape our own destiny by advancing home-grown development models that are tailored to our national aspirations and drive sustainable socio-economic transformation,” he said.
He warned against conduct that threatens national unity, saying hate speech, divisive narratives and attacks on national institutions undermine democratic and developmental aspirations, before stressing that protecting peace and stability was a shared responsibility for all citizens and political leaders.
“Ngatingwarire vane mweya waLegion (Lets be wary of those with the spirit of Legion). This critical phase of nation building, the interconnectedness of unity, peace, development and prosperity cannot be overlooked. These pillars are sacrosanct for the achievement of sustainable development, economic, social as well as political stability.
“I commend all our citizens and stakeholders across society for the peace, harmony and tranquil environment prevailing in our country. Divisive narratives, hate and denigration of our national institutions, including machinations of whatever form, have no place in our modern and maturing constitutional democracy. On the government side, the Second Republic is advancing a Whole-of-Government and society approach,” he said.
President Mnangagwa urged party leaders and government officials to strengthen engagement with communities across the country, emphasizing that the Zanu PF people-centred philosophy requires policies and development programs that respond to the unique needs of individual communities rather than adopting a uniform approach.
He said sustained interaction with grassroots structures would accelerate poverty reduction, improve livelihoods and ensure that development initiatives deliver meaningful benefits to communities throughout the country.
“Our sound macroeconomic policies and strengthening economic fundamentals are a testament to the progress we are making in implementing our national development agenda,” he said.
President Mnangagwa also highlighted the significance of the engagement of Zanu PF with BRICS, saying the relationship demonstrates both the party’s and government’s commitment to expanding strategic partnerships and securing sustainable long-term financing to support economic growth and national development.
He further called on Politburo members to continue supporting the Central Committee in effectively implementing party programs and policies, saying collective commitment and discipline would be essential in advancing Zanu PF objectives and delivering on the aspirations of Zimbabweans.
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