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Good afternoon, Zimbabwe.
Welcome to our live coverage of the Politburo meeting at the Zanu PF Headquarters in Harare.
Today’s session marks the commencement of the ruling party’s 22nd Annual National People’s Conference, a significant event in the party’s calendar that will culminate in Mutare later this week.
Under the leadership of President Mnangagwa, the party’s First Secretary, today’s proceedings will set the stage for important discussions and decisions.
Following today’s meeting, delegates will convene for a Central Committee meeting tomorrow in Harare before traveling to Mutare for the main conference, scheduled from Friday to Saturday.
Stay tuned as our Echo Editor Farai Dauramanzi as well as Photographers Believe Nyakudjara and Wilson Kakurira brings you updates and insights from this key political gathering.
VPs, Chairman arrive for Politburo meeting
Vice Presidents Dr Constatino Chiwenga and Cde Kembo Mohadi have arrived at the Zanu PF Headquarters for the Politburo meeting.
Zanu PF National Chairman, Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has also arrived.
First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa, who is the Secretary of Environment and Tourism in the Politburo, has arrived at the Zanu PF Headquarters for the meeting
Top officials in attendance
Politburo members have started arriving at the Zanu PF Headquarters for the 388th Ordinary Session.
The officials who have arrived include Zanu PF Second Secretaries and Vice Presidents, Cde Kembo Mohadi and Dr Constantino Chiwenga, party Chairman Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri and the First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, who is the Secretary of Environment and Tourism.
Other officials who have also arrived include Secretary for Security, Cde Lovemore Matuke, Secretary for Legal Affairs Cde Ziyambi Ziyambi, Secretary for Transport and Social Welfare, Cde July Moyo and Party Spokesperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa, among others.
President Mnangagwa arrives
Zanu PF First Secretary and President, Cde Mnangagwa has arrived at the party headquarters in Harare for the 388th Ordinary Session of the Politburo.
The meeting marks the beginning of this year’s Conference which is running under the theme “Attainment of Vision 2030 Through Economic Empowerment and Value Addition”.
Zanu PF First Secretary and President Cde Mnangagwa delivers his opening remarks at the 388th Ordinary Session of the Politburo
President Mnangagwa condemns criminality and calls for national unity
President Mnangagwa has delivered his address at the 388th Ordinary Session of the Politburo that is currently underway at the Zanu PF Headquarters in Harare.
In his speech, the President called on Politburo members to lead by example in uniting both the party and the nation.
“As the conference roars into life, I call on us, the party’s Politburo, to continue to lead by example in uniting the party and nation, towards the growth of our revolutionary movement and prosperity of our motherland, Zimbabwe,” he urged.
He strongly condemned those undermining national interests and ongoing people-centered projects.
“Shame on all those who are denigrating our national interests, and ongoing people-centred projects and programmes. We are Zanu PF, and will not be deterred. We reject the harmful characterisations of our party and country,” President Mnangagwa affirmed.
Expressing deep concern over rising criminal activities, the President lamented the tragic loss of young lives due to criminality, including alleged ritual murders and sexual violence.
“I am disheartened with the sad cases of criminality often claiming the lives of young people and children, including alleged ritual murders, sexual violence and abuse, among others. We are a nation where the sanctity of life is honoured, celebrated and preciously safeguarded,” he said.
“Those who have a propensity to take advantage of our national character trait have no place in our country. Tiri nyika ine rugare nerunyararo,” President Mnangagwa said, affirming Zimbabwe’s commitment to peace and harmony.
