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Joseph Madzimure
Zimpapers Politics Hub
THE 22nd Zanu PF Annual People’s conference slated for Manicaland will focus on the state of the economy in line with Vision 2030, Zanu PF spokesperson Cde Christopher Mutsvangwa has said.
The conference, scheduled for Mutare Polytechnic from October 13 to 18, will focus on achieving Vision 2030 and preparations are in full swing. To date, the ruling party has raised US$300 000 and 200 beasts, in addition to goats, pigs, and tonnes of grain, courtesy of its cadres from the province.
The ruling party aims to raise a minimum of US$1 million towards the conference, and is yet to approach its major donors, both within the province and nationwide.
Speaking at press conference in Harare yesterday, Cde Mutsvangwa said the conference will focus on the state of the economy and improving the livelihoods of the general public.
“We are in the season of our conference with the dates already set. We are hardly two months away from the party conference. This is an important event on the calendar of the party.”
He said deliberations will also focus on the engagement and re-engagement drive to stimulate the growth of the economy.
He highlighted that it presents an opportunity for the province to demonstrate its capacity to host large-scale events and showcase its vibrancy.
Most of the issues to be discussed would revolve around the implementation of Government programmes and policies.
ZANU PF, he said will use its annual conference to locate the over-arching need to support, revitalise and recalibrate the country’s manufacturing sector, with members sticking to high levels of discipline and unity in line with the party values and ethos as they execute their duties.
He stated that the deliberations will focus on an engagement and re-engagement drive aimed at stimulating economic growth.
This, he said presents an opportunity for the province to showcase its capacity to host large-scale events and highlight its vibrancy.
“Most discussions will centred around the implementation of government programs and policies.”
Additionally, he said Zanu PF will use its annual conference to emphasise the critical need to support, revitalise, and recalibrate the country’s manufacturing sectors. The conference was previously held in Gweru, recognised as the cradle of ZANU PF’s militant roots, where the late national hero, Cde Ndabaningi Sithole, led the party. Last year, it took place in Bulawayo, honouring the legacy of Father Zimbabwe, the late Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo.
“This year, we return to the province that significantly advanced the liberation struggle, which is Manicaland,” he said.
Thousands of youths crossed into Mozambique through Manicaland to join the fight.
