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Samuel Kadungure
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ZANU PF this week concluded its final round of grassroots consultations on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 across Chimanimani, Buhera, Chipinge, and Mutasa, with party structures and communities expressing unanimous support for the proposed changes.
The meetings, convened to brief members on the Bill’s content and progress, saw attendees pledging firm backing for the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure, along with that of Parliament and local authorities, until 2030.
ZANU PF Manicaland provincial chairman, Cde Tawanda Mukodza, said the outreach was aimed at conscientising the grassroots, clarifying the rationale behind the amendments, and gauging sentiment ahead of parliamentary debate.
“The message from the people is clear and unequivocal. They want stability and continuity of leadership to consolidate development gains. This mandate to extend leadership to 2030 reflects the grassroots’ will and commitment to progress,” said Cde Mukodza.
The Bill is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament on May 18, with legislators who attended the meetings committing to endorse it once debate begins.
Cde Mukodza further explained the significance of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, assuring citizens that the legislation is on course to pass without delay.
He urged communities to remain steadfast and confident in President Mnangagwa’s leadership, which he said continues to transform livelihoods across the country.
“This Bill is not about individuals, but about securing stability and continuity so that projects already underway can be completed for the benefit of ordinary people. The message of CAB 3 must resonate in every village and district, demonstrating that the people’s aspirations for sustained progress are being championed consistently and without compromise,” he said.
Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Advocate Misheck Mugadza said Mutasa District stands on the threshold of historic transformation, with several major projects already lined up that should not be derailed by premature electoral distractions in 2028. He stressed that continuity of leadership is essential for the completion of these strategic initiatives, arguing that elections before 2030 will disrupt the momentum of national development being driven under the Second Republic.
Among the flagship projects he highlighted is the proposed international airport for Mutasa District, featuring a four-kilometre runway to connect Manicaland directly with the world.
He noted that the airport will unlock vast tourism opportunities, while providing local farmers with an efficient gateway to export produce to international markets.
Advocate Mugadza said the planned Katiyo Border Post in Mutasa North is a strategic development set to strengthen regional connectivity and boost cross-border trade between Zimbabwe and Mozambique. He also applauded visible achievements delivered under the Second Republic in the district, including the Hauna Processing Plant, which is adding value to Mutasa’s bananas through a range of banana-based products; the recently opened Komo United Resins, a rubber manufacturing plant in Mutasa, and the refurbishment of Grand Reef Airport, which now facilitates regular flights between Harare and Mutare.
He cited these as clear evidence of the developmental direction championed by President Mnangagwa.
“Government programmes are structured around continuity, fiscal predictability and administrative consistency. CAB 3 is therefore an enabling governance instrument for the long-term execution of projects already underway under President Mnangagwa’s stewardship,” said Minister Mugadza, adding that his office is coordinating several interconnected frameworks requiring sustained implementation beyond conventional political cycles.
“We are dealing with ongoing capital projects, road rehabilitation, irrigation expansion, community empowerment models and devolution-linked infrastructure investments. Such interventions require a stable policy environment protected from avoidable institutional disruptions,” he said, noting that the Government remains committed to ensure that grassroots communities participates directly in consultations tied to constitutional and developmental processes.
“The people must remain at the centre of national governance because sustainable development cannot be detached from community participation, policy consistency and accountable implementation structures,” he said.
ZANU Politburo member and Chimanimani East legislator, Cde Joshua Sacco said Chimanimani remains resolute and unapologetic in its support of CAB 3 and President Mnangagwa’s visionary leadership.
He said the district delivered overwhelming votes for President Mnangagwa during the 2023 harmonised elections, reflecting deep trust in his leadership and the Vision 2030 agenda.
Cde Sacco emphasised that the turnout and atmosphere at the grassroots engagement confirmed Chimanimani’s standing as a stronghold of patriotism, unity and unwavering revolutionary consciousness.
