Online Reporter
Joseph Madzimure
Zimpapers Politics Hub
Preparations are complete for Zimbabwe to host the International Youth Summit on Land and Economic Freedom, focusing on youth empowerment policies, access to land, entrepreneurship, and economic inclusion.
At least 400 foreign delegates have already arrived in the country for the summit, which will take place at the Harare International Conference Centre.
The delegates are drawn from various universities and colleges across Africa, Europe, Russia, China, the United States of America, Belarus, Jamaica, Armenia, Venezuela, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Honduras, Canada, Tajikistan, and Haiti.
The summit, which coincides with Africa Day, will run from Friday to Monday and is expected to attract approximately 3 000 youths from various tertiary institutions across Africa and beyond.
President Mnangagwa is scheduled to address the gathering.
The event is organised by the Africa Youth Congress, a Pan-African initiative aimed at enhancing development through education and empowerment.
Africa Youth Congress chairperson, Cde Taurai Kandishaya said: “We are urging youths to attend and benefit from President Mnangagwa’s policies,” he said.
The summit will showcase practical examples of how Zimbabweans contribute to national development.
“As President Mnangagwa says, a country is built by its own people. We aim to demonstrate that Africans can run mines and farms successfully and professionally,” said Cde Kandishaya.
In preparation for the summit, youth delegates from Zambia, Namibia, and South Africa visited Zimbabwe last month to assess the country’s readiness for the conference and understand the Government’s support for youth empowerment projects.
Senior delegates from various sectors are also expected to participate.
The International Youth Summit aims to empower young people by showcasing Zimbabwe’s development initiatives and promoting entrepreneurship and access to land.
The summit represents a significant opportunity for youth engagement and collaboration across the continent.
