Harare , (New Ziana) -The ruling ZANU PF has reaffirmed its unwavering confidence in President Emmerson Mnangagwa, saying the party is united behind his leadership and following the passage of the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill, the country should now focus on accelerating economic growth and improving the livelihoods of the peoples
Addressing a press conference in Harare on Monday, ZANU PF secretary for Information and Publicity, Christopher Mutsvangwa, said the recent party Central Committee and National Consultative Assembly meetings were convened to strengthen the organisation, consolidate its structures and reinforce unity.
“The Party convened the Central Committee Meeting and the National Consultative Assembly to strengthen the organisation and consolidate its structures. These meetings also reflected on past challenges associated with transitions in leadership and the need to enhance unity and stability within the Party,” he said.
He said the overwhelming endorsement of President Mnangagwa by party members demonstrated confidence in his leadership and reflected a shared commitment to continuity.
“The overwhelming support demonstrated by Party members reflects their confidence in the leadership of President Dr ED Mnangagwa and their collective desire for the continuity of his leadership as the Party advances its vision and objectives,” he said.
Mutsvangwa added that the leadership of President Mnangagwa had already received overwhelming endorsement at both the Bulawayo and Mutare Annual People’s Conferences.
On the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill, Mutsvangwa said the proposed legislation had undergone extensive consultations before receiving approval from both houses of Parliament.
“The Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 underwent extensive consultations under the guidance of the Speaker of Parliament. It was subsequently considered and approved by both the National Assembly and the Senate, with the Upper House reviewing and addressing clauses that required further consideration,” he said.
He noted that the Constitution provides the President with the authority to refer the Bill back to Parliament if he has reservations before deciding whether to grant assent.
“Should the President have any reservations regarding the Bill in its current form, he is constitutionally empowered to refer it back to Parliament for further deliberation and reconsideration before deciding whether to grant Presidential assent,” he said.
Mutsvangwa said the progress on the Bill had brought certainty to the political environment, allowing the country to concentrate on development.
“With the passage of CAB 3, concerns surrounding 2028 have been addressed, allowing the nation to concentrate fully on accelerating economic development and improving the livelihoods of our people,” he said.
He added that Zimbabwe’s stability under the leader of President Mnangagwa continued to inspire confidence, urging those with political ambitions to pursue them through established democratic and constitutional processes within the party.
Turning to regional economic opportunities, Mutsvangwa said the global transition towards clean energy presented Southern Africa with immense prospects for industrialisation, given the region’s vast deposits of strategic minerals.
He noted that more than half of all vehicles in China are now electric, highlighting the rapid shift towards sustainable transport, while countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Tanzania, South Africa and Zambia possess globally significant reserves of cobalt, graphite, nickel, manganese and copper required for the green economy.
Mutsvangwa stressed the need for stronger regional integration.
“We must facilitate the free movement of our people across the region, recognising that we share common opportunities and a collective stake in Southern Africa’s development and prosperity,” he said.
Reaffirming the Zimbabwean foreign policy, Mutsvangwa said the country remained committed to engaging all nations in pursuit of mutually beneficial partnerships.
“Zimbabwe remains open for business and is committed to fostering friendly relations with all nations, maintaining a policy of being a friend to all and an enemy to none,” he said.
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