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Wallace Ruzvidzo
Herald Reporter
The achievements registered by Zimbabwe across every sector of the economy are worth celebrating this Christmas and going into the New Year, President Mnangagwa has said.
In his Christmas and New Year message, the President said through unity and as one people, Zimbabweans had this past year laid a firm foundation for greater successes for the future.
“Fellow Zimbabweans here at home and abroad, I extend warm season’s greetings to you all, in the joyful spirit and essence of Christmas as well as the promise of a New Year.
“As we bid farewell to 2025, which was yet another eventful year, I am honoured to thank you, my fellow citizens, countrymen and women, for the numerous success milestones that we have achieved during the course of the year.
“All our achievements, across every sector of the economy are worth celebrating, now and in the New Year,” he said.
President Mnangagwa rallied Zimbabweans to maintain, in the coming year, their shared commitment to the country’s national vision towards a prosperous, inclusive, modernised and industrialised Zimbabwe, where no one and no place is left behind.
The general citizenry, he added, has an obligation to build a society that is inclusive, just, equitable and prosperous.
“As we look to the future, more hard work lies ahead.
“To achieve our goals, I call upon all of us, including those in the Diaspora, to harness our collective will, knowledge, skills and resources for the good of our motherland, Zimbabwe.
“Under the National Development Strategy 2 which rolls out in the new year, Vision 2030 and the Zimbabwe we all want, must become a reality.
“In our individual and collective capacities, let us also remain vigilant as we consolidate unity, peace and social cohesion,” said the President.
As Zimbabweans break for Christmas and New Year holidays, President Mnangagwa directed law enforcement agencies and the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ), among other stakeholders, to be on high alert.
Equally, he urged the commuting public to exercise extreme caution on the country’s road network.
“Together, let us take the necessary responsibility to guarantee safety on our roads to curb injuries, loss of lives as well as damage to infrastructure and property.
“Similarly, the ongoing fight against drug and substance abuse, which is ravaging the future of our communities must be scaled up, more so during this festive period,” said the President.
He encouraged the country’s farmers to take advantage of the current wet spell and “diligently work our God-given land to guarantee household and national food security”.
“The rains are now upon us.
“Meanwhile, all communities are encouraged to be alive to the dangers associated with the wet season, such as flash floods, drowning and traffic accidents.
“We must maintain caution in periods of high rainfall. The Civil Protection Unit is on high alert.
“In concluding, may I, on behalf of Government my family and indeed on my own behalf, wish you all, a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
“God bless you all. God bless Zimbabwe,” said President Mnangagwa.
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