Online Reporter
Richard Muponde
Zimpapers Politics Hub
THE Minister of Skills Audit and Development, Professor Paul Mavima, has implored businesses, institutions and innovators to intensify collaboration to accelerate skills development as the nation advances toward President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 of an Upper-Middle-Income economy.
The vision is built on the philosophy of “Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo / Ilizwe Lakhiwa Ngabanikazi Balo” and the principle of leaving no one and no place behind.
Speaking at the Global Business Achievers Network Awards held at a hotel in Harare on Monday, where he was a guest of honour, Prof Mavima said national development hinges on close cooperation of Government, industry and communities to strengthen the country’s human capital.
Makonde Rural District Council dominated the awards, with its council chairman, Alderman Misheck Nyarubero, who is also the ARDCZ Mashonaland West provincial chairman, and council chief executive officer Dr Paradzai Munyede each receiving the outstanding contribution to rural empowerment award.
Held under the theme “The Power of Connections: Uniting Leaders and Change makers,” the ceremony brought together business leaders, diplomats, policymakers and innovators across key sectors aligned to Vision 2030’s pillars of entrepreneurship, ethical leadership and innovation.
Prof Mavima said platforms that reward excellence were essential in shaping a culture of innovation and collective responsibility.
“This ceremony demonstrates that connections are the engines that drive national progress,” Prof Mavima said.
“It is when leaders unite behind a shared purpose that transformation becomes possible. Our economy will rise on the strength of our skills, our innovation, and our willingness to learn. “We must therefore deepen partnerships that empower communities and strengthen industries. This is how we realise Vision 2030 and build a nation where no one and no place is left behind.”
He said business is central to economic growth through job creation, investment and technological advancement, adding that his ministry will continue partnering with industry to prepare the workforce for the 4th and 5th Industrial Revolutions.
Global Business Achievers Network chief executive officer, Dr Tendesai Mushamba, said the awards are meant to reinforce business cooperation and celebrate national development enablers and contributors.
The event drew diplomats, business executives, engineers, industry leaders and senior corporate figures.
