By Zachary Gava
Harare, (New Ziana) – Special presidential advisor on investment, Dr. Tempter Paul Tungwarara on Thursday urged Zimbabweans to ignore calls for a national strike planned for July 31, arguing that the country should remain focused on peace, economic progress and development rather than political confrontation.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, he said there was no justification for protesting against the recently enacted Constitutional Amendment No. 3 (CA3), describing it as legislation that had already passed through Parliament with broad support before being signed into law by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
The protests have been mooted by some opposition groups and activists, to express disapproval over the recent enactment of CA3.
“There is no logical justification for demonstrating against Constitutional Amendment No. 3 (CA3). This legislation achieved unprecedented, bipartisan consensus across both chambers of Parliament. In signing CA3 into law, His Excellency President E.D. Mnangagwa merely honored the sovereign will of our nation,” Tugwarara said.
His remarks come as authorities and some opposition-linked activists continue to exchange views over calls circulating on social media for demonstrations on July 31.
The planned protests have largely been promoted by government critics opposed to Constitutional Amendment No. 3, but Government has maintained that grievances should be pursued through constitutional and legal channels rather than unlawful demonstrations.
Tungwarara said the amendment was now part of Zimbabwe’s legal framework and noted that attempts to challenge it through unlawful means would not change its status.
“CA3 is an established legal reality. Disjointed opposition from fringe political elements cannot alter this fact, and those who choose to defy the law will inevitably face its consequences,” he said.
He also appealed to the public to go about their normal business on July 31 instead of participating in demonstrations, drawing comparisons with protest calls made last year by the late war veteran Blessed Geza, which he claimed had failed to achieve their objectives.
“On July 31st, I encourage you to pursue your daily endeavors productively. Reflect on last year’s futile call for civil disruption by Geza. The protest collapsed entirely, leaving behind nothing but unnecessary economic inconvenience for everyday citizens,” Tungwarara said.
He further argued that Zimbabwe’s economic reforms under the Second Republic were yielding measurable results, saying the country’s development path remained firmly anchored on Vision 2030.
“Zimbabwe remains a peaceful and resilient nation. Under the leadership of President E.D. Mnangagwa, our trajectory toward Vision 2030 remains resolute,” he said.
Describing economic gains as more than political rhetoric, Tungwarara added: “The tangible economic progress realized under the Second Republic is not political hyperbole; it is an empirical reality affirmed by global institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.”
He concluded by urging Zimbabweans to reject political divisions and embrace national development.
“Reject unproductive discord. Choose progress,” he said.
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