Vusumuzi Dube
Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter
ALL is set for the 5th Anniversary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Sanctions Day to be held on 25 October 2024, with this year’s event set to coincide with the ZANU-PF 21st Annual People’s Conference.
The event will be held under the theme: ‘Embracing Innovation towards Vision 2030: The Relentless Fight against Illegal Sanctions’.
Speaking in a post cabinet briefing on Tuesday, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Dr Jenfan Muswere said the theme is consistent with the 44th SADC Summit theme.
“The theme acknowledges the efforts by the Second Republic to strengthen the economy through science, technology and innovation, which will go a long way in addressing the negative impact of illegal sanctions in the key sectors of the economy. President Mnangagwa will deliver a National Address.
“The SADC Anti-Sanctions Day will coincide with the ZANU-PF 21st Annual People’s Conference, which will be held from 22 to 27 October 2024, in Bulawayo. The President will also deliver a statement on Anti-Sanctions Day in his capacity as the Chairperson of SADC,” said Dr Muswere.
He said several activities have been lined-up to mark the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day and these include the SADC Anti-Sanctions Solidarity Summit which will comprise the media indaba, roadshow, cultural and musical events, solidarity marches and public awareness campaigns.
Other activities include Innovation Exhibition by Primary and Secondary Schools, and Tertiary Institutions; panel discussions and workshops; and a documentary, among others.
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