All systems go in Gweru

Patrick Chitumba Midlands Bureau Chief

EVERYTHING is now in place for the hosting of the 20th Zanu PF National Annual People’s Conference, which will be officially opened by the party’s First Secretary and President, Cde Mnangagwa, today.

Briefing journalists last night, Zanu PF National Political Commissar, Cde Mike Bimha said it was all systems go as he commended the national co-ordinating committee chaired by the national party chairman, Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, and the local organising committee, chaired by Cde Larry Mavima.

“The two committees held three meetings so that they could look at the progress made and I am happy that so far we are good to go,” said Dr Bimha.

“The sitting arrangements have been finalised, accommodation has been organised and people are still coming from various provinces.

“We believe most of what needs to be done has been done and it’s the finishing touches to make sure that we have the Wi-Fi and the little things that need to be fine-tuned so that we have a very successful conference.”

Dr Bimha said the conference will take its traditional form with President Mnangagwa delivering the keynote speech.

“After that, we will have presentations, first will be the state of the party then presentations from Government ministers from various areas in terms of the strides that have been made on the economic front. We will also have presentations to deal with the youth league, women’s league, war veterans league, and other various presentations,” he said.

“There will also be plenary segments based on the presentations made to give input to the various committees, which will have breakaway sessions.

“The following day we will have the reports from those committees, which will look at the feedback from the plenary sessions.

“These committees, which are looking at various things will help us as a party to move on as they will give us feedback of what needs to be done on the shortfalls we have.”