Online Reporter
Conrad Mupesa
Mashonaland West Bureau
SENIOR Government officials from the Office of the President and Cabinet, the Public Service Commission and the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion have converged in Kadoma for a three-day Tripartite Strategic Planning Workshop to align Government priorities and accelerate the implementation of Zimbabwe’s development agenda for the 2026-2030 period.
The workshop, which ends tomorrow, has brought together representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) and other strategic partners.
Officially opening the workshop today, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Martin Rushwaya said the meeting comes at a critical juncture following the promulgation of Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 (CAA3), which he described as a key enabler of policy continuity and long-term national development.
He said the constitutional amendment provides a firm legal foundation for the consistent implementation of transformative programmes across Government and strengthens efforts to attain Vision 2030.
“The workshop comes against the backdrop of the nation having witnessed the promulgation of Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 on July 7, 2026.
“The Act provides a legitimate framework for the consistent execution of long-term development and impactful programmes across the public sector.
“CAA3 further gives impetus to the accelerated implementation of the transformative and reform agenda under NDS2 and, ultimately, Vision 2030 by promoting good governance, macroeconomic stability, investor and business confidence, and the sustained implementation of long-term national development programmes,” said Dr Rushwaya.
He said while the constitutional amendment had created an enabling framework for development, meaningful progress would depend on the ability of public institutions to translate policy into improved service delivery and measurable outcomes for citizens.
Dr Rushwaya urged senior Government officials to use the workshop to identify practical solutions to challenges that have slowed the attainment of some national development targets.
“We have seen the emergence of new policies, technologies and increasing public expectations on how we should deliver greater value with limited resources,” he said.
He said the Tripartite framework, established by President Mnangagwa, was designed to strengthen coordination between policy direction, public service management and resource allocation to ensure that Government programmes are effectively implemented.
“To ensure that the Second Republic delivers on the people’s mandate in a systematic and well-coordinated manner, His Excellency President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa instituted this platform to integrate policy direction, public service management and resource allocation, ensuring reform initiatives are supported by consensus and sound institutional management systems,” he said.
Public Service Commission chairperson Dr Vincent Hungwe presented on re-engineering the Public Service to achieve Vision 2030 through human capital development, digital transformation and stronger Tripartite alignment.
He said the Tripartite framework ensures Government resources are aligned with national priorities, institutional mandates and budget allocations. He added that a nationwide job evaluation exercise was under way to eliminate duplication of functions, enhance efficiency and improve service delivery across the public service.
Secretary for Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Mr George Guvamatanga said Zimbabwe’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience, with annual inflation standing at 3,1 percent for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and 3,2 percent for the United States dollar.
Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Marian Chombo said the Government’s drive to promote value addition and beneficiation was creating new investment opportunities in the province by encouraging the establishment of downstream industries that would create employment and increase domestic value retention.
“As provincial leadership, we remain committed to facilitating responsible mining that promotes sustainable development, environmental stewardship and shared prosperity for our communities,” she said.
The workshop also featured presentations by Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications Dr George Charamba on managing ideas and the Government communication interface, and Deputy Chief Secretary Mr Zvinechimwe Ruvinga Churu on the evolution, roles, successes and challenges of the Tripartite framework during the 2021-2025 period.
