Online Reporter
Kuda Bwititi recently in Gokwe
ZIMBABWE is poised for greater times as the Second Republic is breaking records in bringing development for the citizens to get a higher quality of life under Vision 2030, President Mnangagwa has said.
The President urged Zimbabweans to fully participate in programmes initiated by the Government as everyone is expected to benefit regardless of political affiliation.
He made the remarks during his Independence Day speech in Nembudziya, Gokwe, as the nation marked its 45th anniversary, which coincided with Easter Friday.
The President said:
“As we mark this day, we can look back at the past with pride, knowing what we have achieved, as a united and hardworking people. From the household level up to our respective provinces and the nation as a whole, we are defying the odds, breaking records and realising uncommon development successes.
“Our motherland, Zimbabwe, is poised for greater times. Let us remain focused, resilient and persistent, inspired by the numerous achievements and milestones attained so far.”
The President called for broad citizen participation in national development, urging Zimbabweans to fully embrace Government-initiated programmes.
“We are creating an enabling environment for full participation in mainstream socio-economic development. To date, many programmes are underway, such as the Presidential Borehole drilling, Rural Solarisation and Housing schemes, along with those under the Youth Empowerment initiative.
“Communities across the country are encouraged to be actively involved in these programmes being championed by our ruling Zanu-PF Government. All Zimbabweans, no matter their gender, tribe, age or political affiliation, must benefit. Zanu-PF is a people’s Party. Tose tinokwana muhomwe nemuma programmes e-Musangano weruzhinji rweZimbabwe.”
Intensifying production and efficiency across all sectors for economic self-sufficiency is crucial, the President said.
He stressed that relying on internal efforts is key to safeguarding Zimbabwe’s freedom, independence, and ultimate control over its future.
“Across every sector, let us re-double production and productivity, to realise self-sufficiency in our economy. Through our own efforts, let us remain a free, Independent and sovereign people, who are masters of our own destiny.
“Regardless of political affiliation, religion, race, gender or age, let us all put Zimbabwe first. It is the only country that we call home, and which the next generations shall call home.
“Brothers and Sisters, Fellow Citizens in the Diaspora; you too have a duty to speak well, defend and promote the national interests of our great nation, Zimbabwe. Victory in all circumstances is our heritage; the ability to overcome any challenges is in our DNA.”
The President highlighted the Second Republic’s extensive efforts in rural development and renewal, positioning these actions as crucial steps towards achieving Vision 2030. He noted that the Zanu-PF Government is actively delivering progress in rural areas.
Significantly, this year’s Independence Day commemorations follow the Government’s consolidation of the Land Reform programme, marked by the distribution of official title deeds to A1, A2 farmers
Said the President:
“The Second Republic is comprehensively promoting rural development and revitalisation. We are delivering development towards Vision 2030. Hurumende yedu yeZanu-PF irikuunza budiriro kumaruwa. It is worth noting that this year’s Independence celebration is occurring after the consolidation of our Land Reform through the issuance of title deeds to both A1 and A2 farmers, including veterans of the liberation struggle.
“My Government is also stepping up efforts to regularise both old and new settlements in cities and towns throughout the country.
“These programmes are set to assure citizens security of tenure, and ownership of their properties through title deeds.
“The ongoing Agriculture Transformation Strategy, implemented under my Administration, is further deepening rural reforms to ensure food security, increased grain production and agricultural efficiency.”
Under the Second Republic, there’s clear evidence of increased earnings for farmers, impacting families directly, while anti-poverty programmes based on agriculture have become more widespread.
Said the President:
“Improved incomes for farmers, beginning at household levels, are evident, while poverty eradication initiatives anchored by the agriculture sector have broadened. Riding on the rural industrialisation policy, the volume of trade and value addition, based on agriculture crops and products, is recording new highs.”
This year’s Independence Day celebrations were held under the theme “Zim@45: Devolve and Develop Together Towards Vision 2030.”
