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Today, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Mutare and he is set to commission two pivotal projects that promise to bolster the nation’s economy and enhance public health infrastructure.
The Mega Market Milling Plant, designed to increase food production and security, and the National Pharmaceutical Warehouse, aimed at improving access to essential medicines, are both critical steps forward that puts Manicaland’s provincial capital in the spotlight.
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President Mnangagwa plants commemorative tree
President Mnangagwa this morning planted a commemorative tree at Mutare Polytechnic College, the venue of the ongoing 22nd ZANU PF National People’s Conference.
The tree was planted in dedication to President Mnangagwa’s mother, Mbuya Mhurai Mnangagwa.
He planted the Terminalia Mantaly (Umbrella Tree/ Madagascar Almond).
The President was accompanied by Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi, as well as the party’s National Chairman, Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri.
Build up to President Mnangagwa’s official commissioning of a US$22 million flour milling plant at Mega Market in Mutare today.
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has arrived at the NatPharm Pharmaceutical Warehouse in Mutare
Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has arrived at the NatPharm Pharmaceutical Warehouse in Mutare.
President Mnangagwa arrives to officially commission the NatPharm Pharmaceutical Warehouse
President Mnangagwa commissions Natpharm warehouse
Warehouse to enhance medical supply distribution in Manicaland – Minister Mombeshora
The Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Douglas Mombeshora has highlighted the significance of the newly established NatPharm Pharmaceutical Warehouse located near Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital in Mutare.
The facility is set to improve the distribution of medical supplies across Manicaland, a province home to over 335 health facilities including clinics and hospitals.
Dr Mombeshora emphasised that the warehouse plays a crucial role in strengthening health service delivery by providing a centralised location for storing and distributing medicines and other pharmaceutical commodities.
“Instead of medicines being transported all the way from Harare, distribution will now take place locally from here,” he explained.
The Minister also noted that similar warehousing projects are underway in other provinces to bolster the health system nationwide.
The Masvingo warehouse is already operational, while a new facility is being constructed in the Midlands, complementing the functional warehouse in Harare.
“These infrastructures are vital to supporting and enhancing our healthcare delivery system,” Dr Mombeshora said, underscoring the Government’s commitment to improving access to essential medicines across Zimbabwe.
Top officials welcome President Mnangagwa for the commissioning of Mega Market flour milling plant
Minister Mugadza spotlights Manicaland’s projects
Minister of State for Manicaland Affairs and Devolution Advocate Misheck Mugadza takes to the podium to deliver welcome remarks at the official commissioning of the state of the art US$22 million Mega Market flour milling plant.
Advocate Mugadza applauds President Mnangagwa for his commitment to national development through industrial growth.
Advocate Mugadza says the Second Republic has done well in creating an investor friendly atmosphere.
He cited several projects in Manicaland, including the Mutare Teachers College juice, Chipinge’s Mutape oil project, Honde Valley’s production of YeYo flour, chips and yoghurt from bananas, among others.
Mega Market promoting local production
Mega Market managing director Mr Shiraan Ahmed takes to the podium.
He thanks the President for standing by his word in protecting industry.
Mr Ahmed cites President Mnangagwa’s previous visit to Mega Market, where he said the Government would do everything possible to protect the investment and many others alike.
The Mega Market boss says they are promoting local production, with 40 992 tonnes of wheat coming from local farmers.
He says they are running at 100 percent capacity utilisation.
“When President Mnangagwa last came, the company was employing 500 people and today it is directly employing more than 1 000 people and thousands others indirectly.”
He says 60 percent are under the age of 40, in line with President Mnangagwa’s youth empowerment drive.
“Your Excellency, I am a firm believer in your motto, “nyika inovakwa nevene vayo”. No one else but the citizens can ensure the country develops.”
“It would not be fair if I do not thank your Government departments, Your Excellency. We received national project status, hence we get machinery and other equipment duty free,” he says.
He says the flour milling plant is a symbol of what Zimbabwe can achieve if given the chance.
“This plant is not just machinery but it is symbol of what Zimbabwe can achieve if given a chance. God bless Zimbabwe, God bless the President, I thank you,”
Industrialisation agenda moving at expected pace: Minister Ndlovu
Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu takes to the podium.
He thanks Mega Market for its continued belief in Zimbabwe through its investment.
Minister Ndlovu says the industrialisation agenda is moving at the expected pace, adding that through President Mnangagwa’s Government policies, the ease of doing business has been enhanced in different sectors of the economy.
Minister Ndlovu moves on to introducing President Mnangagwa.
President assures industry of continued support
President Mnangagwa begins his speech by highlighting that since the inception of the Second Republic, Zimbabwe has witnessed the rejuvenation of all sectors of the economy.
He says the manufacturing sector has seen increased capacity utilisation and expansion, both in terms of diversity and size.
President Mnangagwa says it is against this background that he is in Mutare to commission two projects of strategic importance to Manicaland and the country as a whole.
He underscores the importance of a vibrant health sector, adding that the Mutare Natpharm facility commissioned today is crucial in reducing fatalities through provision of essential medicines.
The increased storage space and a 320 kw solar power facility are welcome features that will enhance service delivery, while the strategic positioning of the warehouse in Mutare, close to the Port of Beira, will reduce transportation bottlenecks.
President Mnangagwa says the facility will help in achieving universal health access to the citizens of Zimbabwe.
He says Government will continue to capacitate Natpharm through promoting local production of medicines, among other things.
“I challenge my Government, private sector and tertiary institutions, to scale up collaboration in provision of medicines.”
Turning to the Mega Market flour milling plant, President Mnangagwa says the facility comes at a time when the country is witnessing a sharp increase in the production of wheat.
He says Government will continue supporting Mega Market.
With these remarks, President Mnangagwa declares the Mutare Natpharm Warehouse and the Mega Market flour milling plant officially commissioned.
