Online Reporter
Obey Musiwa
Herald Reporter
Zimbabwe’s development narrative will take centre stage in May 2026 for stakeholders from across the nation gather for the “Nyika Vene Indaba”, an event to be hold in Harare to anchor on the philosophy “Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo” a principle championed and consistently lived by His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa since assuming office in 2017.
Coming at a time when the continent is still commemorating Africa Day, the indaba is expected to resonate beyond Zimbabwe’s borders, reinforcing a shared African aspiration for self-reliance, inclusive growth and internally driven development.
The scholar and author of Power of the People Book Dr Norbert Hosho emphasised that the philosophy is not merely rhetorical but has been operationalised through policy.
He said President Mnangagwa has consistently placed citizens at the centre of national progress.
“This philosophy is not abstract. It has been consistently demonstrated in practice under the leadership of His Excellency, President Mnangagwa, who has emphasised that development must be driven by the people themselves.
“The shift towards a production-oriented economy, the emphasis on infrastructure development and agricultural transformation all these reflect a leadership approach that empowers citizens,”he said.
Dr Hosho further emphasised that the philosophy aligns with continental aspirations, making it relevant beyond Zimbabwe.
“The philosophy ‘Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo’ aligns strongly with Africa’s development aspirations.
“It reinforces the idea that the continent’s progress must be driven from within, by its own people, using its own resources and capabilities,”he said.
He emphasised the importance of embedding the philosophy in education, particularly for young people.
“This is a must-read for learners from primary and secondary school to universities and colleges for them to embrace discipline, responsibility and innovation.
“It encourages them to see themselves as active participants in development, not passive observers,”he said.
Dr Hosho highlighted the philosophy’s role in advancing Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030.
“Vision2030 is a national aspiration that requires collective effort, he said, the philosophy provides the mindset and framework needed to achieve it.”
“It reinforces the idea that development is not something that happens to us it is something we build together.”
