Harare, (New Ziana) – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called upon Zanu PF leadership structures to intensify unity, discipline and people-centered strategies as the party positions itself for victory in the 2028 Harmonized General Elections.
Addressing the party’s Central Committee in the capital on Thursday, the President emphasized the need for frank, robust and solution-driven discussions that focus on both immediate activities and the broader vision of national development.
“To this end, the Central Committee is called upon to have frank, robust and open discussions. It is at this forum where we identify challenges, and proffer solutions on how we can move forward, united in one direction to realize our common vision.
We, the Members of the Central Committee, are all at the helm of the leadership. Regression or progress is on our heads together, as one body. We must, therefore, do our best to share strategies on how to develop our country and Party,” he said.
Highlighting achievements under the Second Republic, he pointed to ongoing infrastructure upgrades, youth and women empowerment, and the strengthening of the health and education sectors. Growth in agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism was noted by the President as a sign of progress, alongside rural industrialization and the preservation of cultural heritage.
“We continue to upgrade our national road infrastructure, empower the youth and women, as well as capacitate our health and education sectors. The agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism sectors are experiencing growth and the requisite diversification of the sub- sectors.
“Modernisation and industrialization, including in rural areas, are now taking shape. We are doing more to preserve our rich liberation heritage, whilst also protecting and promoting our cultural heritage and values, especially among the youth,” he said.
President Mnangagwa further noted that the country’s developmental agenda remains firmly on course, despite shocks from global economic trends and climate change. He said Vision 2030 is within reach, with a higher quality of life for the people becoming a reality, adding that recent by-election victories confirmed ZANU PF’s continued dominance and popularity. On agriculture, the Party stressed its focus on productivity and resilience against climate change.
President Mnangagwa said the recently launched Productivity Booster Kit and Title Deeds programme in Mashonaland Central were cited as key interventions and urged farmers to prepare for the 2025/26 summer cropping season, with Government pledging support through inputs, fertilisers and chemicals. He also committed to strengthening trade partnerships, leveraging opportunities under SADC, COMESA, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and bilateral ties with nations such as China.
The capacitation of farmers, SMEs, youth, women and war veterans was described as central to broadening export markets. Recent initiatives, he said, includes the launch of the Presidential Women’s League Empowerment Fund to expand women-led projects.
He also warned the party that abuse of these facilities will not be tolerated, stressing that ZANU PF remains a grassroots, inclusive and fair movement. On governance, he declared zero tolerance for corruption and excesses that distance it from the people.
“Integrity, discipline and unity, concern for the people and clean governance must be synonymous with ZANU PF. We will decisively deal with those who put the name of the Party into disrepute,” warned President Mnangagwa.
As the 22nd National People’s Conference approaches, he urged members to remain guided by founding values and principles, to strengthen grassroots mobilisation, and to work harder towards Vision 2030.
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