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Multitudes of workers converged on Dzivaresekwa on Friday to commemorate Workers’ Day, a day marked by a significant call for national synergy. ZANU PF Harare provincial chairperson, Cde Goodwills Masimirembwa, took center stage to amplify President Mnangagwa’s conviction: that a healthy, motivated and united workforce serves as the indispensable foundation of an upper-middle-income economy.
The event, organised by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), saw a notable presence from the ruling party—a move that underscored the national mantra of “leaving no one and no place behind.” This participation marks a symbolic shift, as the ZCTU has historically been closely aligned with opposition politics.
In an interview on the sidelines of the celebrations, Cde Masimirembwa articulated the critical link between public health and national prosperity.
“Without a vibrant and healthy national labour force, our collective path toward an upper-middle-income economy becomes obstructed. A worker burdened by ill health lacks the vitality required to build a prosperous and resilient nation; therefore, the physical and mental well-being of our people is the first step in our industrial resurgence.”
Addressing the significance of ZANU PF’s attendance at a ZCTU-led event, he explained that the President’s developmental agenda transcends traditional political silos.
“When we declare that the ZANU PF Government is committed to leaving no one and no place behind, this inclusive gathering is the living embodiment of that promise. We are represented here today to underscore that Vision 2030 is not a partisan project, but a national destination for every citizen.
“It is a vision that must be deeply understood and embraced by every worker, for they are the true productive engines driving this nation. Unity among the workforce must transcend narrow political affiliations. We must move forward in lockstep as one people; for division on the factory floor or within our agricultural fields only serves to slow our steady march toward the economic milestones President Mnangagwa has established for us.”
Cde Masimirembwa further reiterated the ruling party’s dedication to ensuring that the fruits of economic growth are felt by those on the front lines of production.
“ZANU PF holds every worker in the highest esteem. Our presence at this rally serves as concrete proof that the President’s transformative vision begins with the workers—the dedicated men and women who lift this nation upon their shoulders every single day.”
The event drew a wide-ranging cross-section of political and labour leadership, signaling industrial consensus.
Addressing the diverse gathering, ZCTU President Florence Mucha Taruvinga advocated for a more rigorous dialogue between the tripartite partners—government, labour, and business.
“We are formally appealing to the Government to strengthen its monitoring mechanisms regarding the working conditions of employees across all sectors. It is through constructive engagement and the protection of worker dignity that we ensure sustainable industrial peace,” she noted.
