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ALL is set for the final disbursements of the Presidential Constituency Empowerment Fund – President Mnangagwa’s empowerment drive, in Manicaland Province with more than 30 000 people expected to attend the event this Sunday.
The US$25 000 per constituency programme was launched to support various projects across the province and has received nationwide support.
In an interview yesterday, Zanu PF Manicaland Province political Commissar Cde Albert Nyakuedzea said the programme will be held in the district of Mutare on Sunday.
“We are expecting no less than 30 000 for the programme, this is the President’s programme, so far we have been to eight districts and the final programme will be in Mutare District at Sakubva Stadium,” said Cde Nyakuedzwa.
ZANU PF Manicaland provincial chairman, Cde Tawanda Mukodza on Wednesday announced that on Sunday, Presidential Special Advisor, Dr Paul Tungwarara will visit Mutare, where the remaining three constituencies – Dangamvura, Chikanga, and Mutare Central – will receive their allocation of US$25 000.
“Dr Tungwarara’s visit to Mutare will mark the culmination of the disbursement process, with all 26 constituencies in Manicaland receiving their share of the Presidential Constituency Empowerment Fund. The fund is a demonstration of the President’s commitment to empower our people at the grassroots level. We are grateful for the support and look forward to see the positive impact it will have on our communities,” he said.
Dr Tungwarara was in Nyanga last week, where he disbursed the fund to Nyanga North and Nyanga South, bringing to 23 the number of constituencies that have each received US$25 000 for grassroots party-empowerment programmes.
Dr Tungwarara also disbursed US$50 000 to war collaborators, ex-political detainees and restrictees, non-combatant cadres, and widows of fallen heroes, respectively, and US$20 000 for a local clinic, as well as Starlink kits for 40 schools in Nyanga South.
He pledged to provide Starlink kits for all schools in the province before the end of the year.
“The Presidential Constituency Empowerment Fund is a game-changer for our communities. We are committed to ensuring that it is utilised effectively to drive development and empower our people. Starlink kits will revolutionise the way our schools access information and we are committed to ensuring that every school in the province benefits from this initiative,” said Dr Tungwarara.
Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Advocate Misheck Mugadza said Nyanga is the hub of tourism in Manicaland, and its public infrastructure, such as roads, hospitals and schools, internet connectivity, should be in good condition to entice visitors.
Minister Mugadza also urged recipients of the empowerment funds to avoid cash disbursements and instead invest in projects directly, adding that Government is in the process of investing in potato value-addition equipment in Nyanga.
