Online Reporter
Rutendo Nyeve
Victoria Falls Reporter
THE Government is ramping up efforts to ensure the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in education, employment, and economic opportunities, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo has said.
Speaking at the National Disability Expo that is taking place in Victoria Falls, Minister Moyo reiterated the Government’s commitment to upholding the rights of persons with disabilities as enshrined in the Constitution.
“The Government’s efforts are anchored in Sections 6, 22, and 83 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, as well as the National Disability Policy and its Costed Action Plan. These frameworks ensure that persons with disabilities receive rights-based services and equal opportunities in all sectors,” said Minister Moyo.
He said these legal instruments provide a roadmap for accelerating disability inclusion, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Minister Moyo also said the Government is pushing for inclusive employment opportunities.
“We are committed to promoting inclusive job placements across all sectors, advocating for policy changes, and training employers on the benefits of diversity in the workplace,” he said.
He noted that the public sector is leading by example through employing persons with disabilities.
Economic empowerment remains a key pillar, with the Government offering financial support to entrepreneurs with disabilities.
“Inclusion in economic empowerment is facilitated through the Disability Revolving Loan and grants, which provide access to loans without the need for a guarantor,” he said.
Minister Moyo said his ministry, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care and development partners, is providing free assistive technologies.
The Government is also investing in the local production of assistive devices.
“The Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education is researching and developing locally produced assistive technologies to ensure they are readily available and suitable for our environment,” he said.
