Online Reporter
Conrad Mupesa
Mashonaland West Bureau
ZANU PF’s Resolution Number One, which proposes a term extension for President Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030, ensures continuity of national developments and stabilises the party, Politburo member Cde Ziyambi Ziyambi said yesterday.
Cde Ziyambi told members of the ZANU PF Mashonaland West Provincial Coordinating Committee during the last meeting of this year in Karoi, that the extension would also benefit all political figures voted into office.
“The proposed term is about safeguarding stability and continuity in our national development agenda,” he told members.
“As a party and as a country, we have learned that perpetual election mode diverts energy, resources and focus away from service delivery and long-term planning.
“This measure is, therefore meant to stabilise the nation, create policy certainty and allow Government at all levels to fully concentrate on implementing programmes that improve the lives of our people.”
Cde Ziyambi said constant campaigning slows down development, adding that stability would see projects being completed on time in line with “the developmental trajectory we have set under Vision 2030”.
Provincial chairman, Cde Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, rallied members to be true ambassadors of the party, while maintaining discipline and unity.
“Unity is the foundation upon which progress is built, and divisions only weaken our collective strength,” she said.
“I urge all cadres to be ambassadors of peace, discipline and the party’s development agenda in our communities, workplaces and public spaces.
“Let us speak with one voice and defend the gains we have made. We should also demonstrate through our actions that we are committed to transforming livelihoods and uplifting our province.
“When we are united and development-oriented, the people will continue to trust and support us.”
The provincial commissar, Cde Joachim Yotamu, informed members of the progress made in cell verification.
“From our provincial target of 17 000, we are now at 14 724 verified cells, translating to 745 600 members,” he said.
“We are continuing with our cell verification, and most interestingly, we are excited that we are digitising the cell memberships so that we put an end to manipulation.”
The rise in numbers, he added, was proof that the party was growing and attracting new members because of various developments ushered in by President Mnangagwa.
On the Government side, Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Marian Chombo, who is also a Zanu PF central committee member, highlighted the developments brought by the province this year.
“Mining remained a major growth pillar, producing 3 770kg of gold, 159,290 tonnes of chrome and 7,713kg of platinum group metals, alongside commissioning of the Zimplats smelter, a 35MW power plant in Chegutu, and capacitation of over 1 500 artisanal miners,” she said.
“Infrastructure development saw over 1 132km of roads maintained and 39,5km reconstructed, while manufacturing capacity utilisation averaged 45 percent supported by new investments.”
Other key achievements include a 96,8 percent increase in maize production with over 587 000 tonnes harvested, while a delivery of 106 million kilograms of tobacco, representing at least 30 percent of the national output, was recorded.
The province also saw an output exceeding 190 000 tonnes of wheat. The PCC also saw members celebrate the appointment of De Polite Kambamura as the Mines and Mining Development Minister.
Cde Kambamura is the Sanyati legislator and Central Committee member who served as Deputy Minister in the same ministry since 2018.
