President urges ministers to prioritise Cabinet business

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has called on Cabinet Ministers to prioritise Cabinet over everything else and implement policies, programmes and projects that will catapult Zimbabwe to greater economic development, growth and prosperity.

Addressing the first Cabinet sitting of the year at State House in Harare yesterday, President Mnangagwa said a lackadaisical approach to Cabinet business would not be tolerated.

He charged ministers to instead remain focused and united, pursuant to delivering for the people of Zimbabwe.

“We must remain focused and united towards fulfilling our duties with utmost diligence and integrity.

“In the last session, I noticed an unbecoming trend where some members prioritise ministerial activities and neglect Cabinet business. This must stop forthwith.

“Cabinet business takes precedence over all other matters and attendance of Cabinet meetings is compulsory.

“Lastly, I wish you all great success as we implement policies, programmes and projects that will catapult our people and nation to greater economic development, growth, prosperity and higher quality of life,” he said.

President Mnangagwa said all unfinished business from last year’s session should be conclusively decided during the first quarter of this year.

Ministers were issued with circulars outlining priority areas for their respective ministries.

“Regarding the specific Cabinet programme for this year, all outstanding items must be expeditiously tabled and conclusively decided during this first quarter.

“Following the call for items for this year’s Cabinet Calendar, the Chief Secretary has issued the subsequent circular outlining the 2024 Cabinet Programme. These constitute priority areas for your respective ministries,” President Mnangagwa said.

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