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Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter
BULAWAYO Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Judith Ncube last night launched the province’s fundraising blitz to raise US$57 000 for the Zanu-PF annual people’s conference to be held virtually later this month.
The party’s conference will run from October 26 to 31, with some of the party’s leaders converging at Bindura University of Science Education in Mashonaland Central while senior provincial party leaders will follow proceedings from designated centres in the country’s 10 provinces.
Bulawayo province will have a limited number of delegates attending the virtual conference from the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds.
During the launch of the province’s fundraising initiative, various business people and members of the Young Women for Economic Development pledged to raise the funds and surpass the set target. Politburo member, Rtd Colonel Tshinga Dube got the ball rolling when he donated US$400.
Minister Ncube challenged young business people and the youth in Bulawayo to raise the funds within a week.
“My office is run by a political figure who happens to be myself. I saw it fit to invite you and others who have committed themselves into doing something. We are in support of our leadership and the ruling party Zanu-PF,” she said.
She said the Zanu-PF led Government has come up with business friendly policies and the business community must reciprocate by supporting it.
“Our presence as young people should be felt and we want you to walk tall and say come to Bulawayo and see how businesses are run. We should be able to raise US$57 000 because you are in the forefront of this fund-raising as young businesspeople,” said Minister Ncube.
The AAG head of IT and logistics for Bulawayo province, Mr Tendai Charuka, said they needed 10 days to raise the US$57 000.
“We just need 10 days after we get a letter from your office Minister and be assured that we shall raise the funds that you need. Just rest easy and relax and we will take care of business.”
Minister Ncube said the youth are integral in the drive to raise the funds as the economy’s future was in their hands.
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