adminAddressing delegates at the launch of a project to empower the locals called The Hub, Cde Mavhaire said the electorate was tired of promises for projects.
“What you are promising people here must bear fruit. The benefits should come as you promise them,” he said.
The Hub, a project sponsored by JS Omar Holdings in conjunction with FBC Bank, expects to assist local people to venture into various businesses including mining, agricultural processing and textiles.
Mavhaire said the war to liberate the country from colonialism was fought on two fronts, namely political and economic.
“The political struggle is short and this we have won. The economic is longer and it is the one we are still fighting today,” he said.
He urged party members to be ethical when conducting business.
“Give people what they want and they can vote for you. This alone is a bigger way of campaigning than making slogans,” he said.
The Hub is set to open 25 companies, avail loans to entrepreneurs and open 125 stalls for flea markets.
Speaking at the same occasion, JS Holdings chief executive officer and Zanu-PF secretary for economic affairs in Masvingo province, Joosbi Omar, said economic empowerment was the primary objective of the initiative and unity of purpose among all stakeholders would make the dream come true.
“Selfishness will not help us in any way. Let us assist each other to promote sustainable business synergies,” he said.
FBC Bank executive director (retail banking and electronic commerce) Agrippa Mugwagwa said all loans approved by The Hub would be availed.
“We will provide funding for all The Hub-approved projects since they are our partners,” he said.
Like most urban centres, the economic meltdown that the country experienced over the past decade did not spare Masvingo town as many companies closed while those that remained are operating below capacity. — New Ziana.
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