Online Reporter
Sunday Mail Reporters
VICE PRESIDENTS Dr Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi have congratulated President Mnangagwa, who will be celebrating his 83rd birthday tomorrow.
Over 30 000 youths from across the country are expected to converge on Zvishavane, Midlands province, tomorrow for festivities to mark Munhumutapa Day.
In a statement yesterday, Dr Chiwenga said the birthday comes at a time when the country is celebrating great strides achieved under President Mnangagwa’s leadership.
“On behalf of my family, my Office and indeed my own behalf, I would like to extend hearty congratulations to you, the First Secretary of the ruling party ZANU PF and President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Cde Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, on your 83rd birthday, on 15 September 2025,” said Dr Chiwenga.
“On this momentous occasion of your birthday, allow me, Your Excellency, to celebrate your leadership and unwavering commitment to the prosperity of our beloved country.
“Under your stewardship, Zimbabwe has witnessed transformative strides in economic growth, infrastructure and social development.
“The implementation of the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) has laid a firm foundation for resilient and broad-based sustainable livelihoods.”
Zimbabwe, VP Chiwenga said, has registered significant achievements on the economic diplomacy front.
“Your Excellency, your major milestones in foreign economic diplomacy can never go unnoticed, as Zimbabwe has firmly stood on the global stage through partnerships that continue to advance our national developmental thrust. Through your tireless efforts, our nation continues to rise with resilience, pride and unity,” he said.
He also paid tribute to President Mnangagwa’s one-year tenure as SADC chairperson, which ended last month.
“As we celebrate your birthday, we also honour your just-ended tenure as chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Shumba Murambwi, as we celebrate your birthday, may you and the First Family be blessed with wisdom, strength and good health.
“Happy birthday, Your Excellency. May your leadership continue to be guided by the Almighty God to be a beacon of hope and transformation. Congratulations! Makorokoto! Amhlope!”
In a statement released through Dr Clever Chirume, the Chief of Staff in his Office, Vice President Kembo Mohadi said the nation celebrates and cherishes President Mnangagwa’s visionary leadership.
“On this special day, we celebrate and cherish your visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to development and the transformation of Zimbabwe into an upper middle-income society,” VP Mohadi said.
“Under your leadership, Zimbabwe has remained united and a force to reckon with at both the national and international stage. Your dedication to the vision of a prosperous Zimbabwe of leaving no one and no place behind serves as an inspiration on this journey of nation-building.
“May the Lord Almighty grant you many more years filled with wisdom for the good of us all. Makorokoto! Amhlope! Congratulations!”
VP Mohadi also said President Mnangagwa has spearheaded the country’s efforts to achieve sustainable economic growth by focusing on macroeconomic stability, job creation, infrastructure development and improving human capital through NDS1.
Zimbabwe, VP Mohadi added, has continued on its developmental trajectory through construction of roads, dams, clinics, schools and low-cost housing for the people.
