We’ve a vision for brighter, more prosperous future
Is my singular honour once again to be addressing you all as we come to the end of the 20th National People’s Conference of our revolutionary mass party.
THE meeting was convened against a background of several activities. These included the SADC (Southern African Development Community) Anti-Sanctions Day, where we received increased support and solidarity from the bloc and the progressive peoples of the global community on our call for the immediate and unconditional removal of the illegal sanctions.
Only on Thursday, I was pleased to receive a high-level delegation from my dear brother and colleague, His Excellency President Xi Jinping, which was sent to officially hand over to us the new Parliament of Zimbabwe building.
On behalf of the people of Zimbabwe, our revolutionary party ZANU PF, and indeed on my own behalf, we express our deep gratitude to the Communist Party of China, President Xi Jinping and the people of China for this kind donation to our nation.
Comrades, the theme of this 20th National People’s Conference — “Towards Vision 2030 through Devolution, Industrialisation and Modernisation” — provides enormous motivation for all of us to remain focused and consistent in the implementation of programmes and projects that uplift the standard of living across communities.
Here at the 20th National People’s Conference, we have once again distinguished ourselves as a revolutionary mass party, which adheres to constitutionalism and our rich ideology, rules and procedures.
It is commendable that, over the last two days, we convened here in Gweru to diligently administer the business, agenda and programme as we are obligated by our party constitution.
The presentations on the socio-economic and political situation in our country were reflective that the successes we continue to score as a ZANU PF-led Government demonstrate that we have a vision for a brighter and more prosperous future for the people of Zimbabwe.
The discipline, focus and commitment demonstrated by delegates throughout the conference are applauded.
This is reflective that we are a party that is fully aware of the weighty responsibility that we have to drive the development, modernisation and industrialisation of our beloved motherland.
I say well done to Midlands province and all other stakeholders for their unity of purpose that saw the successful hosting of this landmark event of our revolutionary of action and results. mass party. As you go back to your respective stations,
Going into the future, let us continue to take back to the people the plans and display this defining character and unity responsive policy interventions we have in all other endeavours. adopted as outlined in the resolutions of Congratulations for a job well done. this conference.
Comrade delegates, ZANU PF is a party The ongoing programme-driven grassroots of our heritage and a party for the future; mobilisation should remain the cornerstone we are modernising, reorganising, recalibrating of our colossal mass party. and rejuvenating. The party must continue being strong, Forward ever, backward never. village by village, while also consolidating The insightful, open, constructive and support in cities and towns. solution-centred debates, which culminated Our people played their part during the in our sound liberation struggle.
Our Zanu PF Government and implementable Let us, therefore, solve their needs and
will equally ensure the conference keep their development resolutions, aspirations in mind. are In addition, harness
delivery of quality services applauded. ing their comparative Going advantages to accelerate
and that all projects are forward, rural industrialisation I urge the is of paramount
completed on time, in party to importance. assume a The devolution and
keeping with the culture of greater sense decentralisation agenda of responsibility carries with it our
the Second Republic. and enduring revolutionary renewed philosophy “Masimba resolve kuvanhu”. towards proThrough this agenda, viding the requisite leadership, guidance a marked transformation in the infrastructure and support for the speedy implementation landscape across districts is evident for of policies, programmes and projects. everyone to see.
Our ruling ZANU PF party must fully During this new term, and as encouraged exercise the mandate entrusted on us to by this conference, devolution projects will drive the success and prosperity of our receive greater support to improve the qualnation. ity of infrastructure and services for our
All the wings of the party must pull their people, particularly those in rural areas. weight. Our ZANU PF Government will equally
As a listening mass revolutionary party, ensure the delivery of quality services and let us continue to demonstrate that we are that all projects are completed on time, committed to wholeheartedly serving our in keeping with the culture of the Second great motherland by crafting and impleRepublic. menting development policies that improve This conference has reaffirmed that ZANU the quality of life of our people. PF, as a revolutionary mass party, is the ideal
Equally, all departments must adequately home of all the people of Zimbabwe. engage and supervise the sectors of our We must continue to welcome old and economy for the speedy attainment of new members to our party with open arms.
Vision 2030.
In doing so, we must remain inspired and guided by our national development philosophy — Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo, Ilizwe lakhiwa ngabanikazi balo.
Mere talk harms the nation but hard, honest work flourishes the nation, hence, as we modernise and industrialise our country, we must continue to be a party
I further call upon all leaders and cadres of the party, including our affiliates, to scale up mobilisation activities in all constituencies and wards, with pending by-elections scheduled to take place in November and December.
These by-elections provide our people with another opportunity to democratically kick out the opportunistic, heartless
President Mnangagwa dances to some music at 20th National People's Conference at the Midlands Convention Centre in Gweru yesterday. Picture: Believe Nyakudjara and politically immature puppets of our detractors, which pretend to be opposition political parties.
SeZANU PF hatichabvumiri vanhu venyika yedu vachitambiswa mahumbwe nevanhu vasina hanyn’a nehupenyu hwavo.
ZANU PF is a people’s party; a party by the people and for the people.
I once again call for unity, peace, love and non-violence before, during and after the by-elections.
May I pay my special gratitude to our traditional leaders — madzimambo edu/ izinduna zethu — who continue to be instrumental in nurturing peace and supporting the national development agenda.
Going forward, we will continue to depend on traditional leaders throughout the country as custodians of our culture, and unique values and norms.
Under our ZANU PF Government, ministries, departments, agencies and all our local authorities will continue to work hand in glove with our traditional leadership.
Comrade delegates; the amended 2023 party constitution gives impetus, urgency and renewed focus to the socio-economic and political realities of our country towards lifting many out of poverty and into prosperity.
During the course of the year, we lost one of our party stalwarts, Cde Joshua Teke Malinga, who was the Secretary for People with Disabilities.
To fill the vacancy, I am appointing Cde Rose Mpofu of Matabeleland South province as a Politburo member and the new Secretary for People with Disabilities.
Additionally, “Cde Gwenzi”, General Phillip Valerio Sibanda, as an ex-officio member of the Politburo.
Finally, comrades, I call upon each of us to go back to our respective provinces and districts and fully brief our people on the development-oriented resolutions that have come out of this conference.
All of us in the party, Government and nation have a duty to diligently work harder
for the success of our nation and the realisation of Vision 2030.
Collectively, as descendants of the Great Emperor Munhumutapa, from Zambezi to Limpopo and Plumtree to Mutare, let us continue to build, modernise and industrialise our motherland, Zimbabwe, brick by brick and stone upon stone.
Zimbabwe is our only home, let us serve our party and our country whole-heartedly.
Ropa neziya redu richawanikwa pamureza weZimbabwe.
With these remarks, I have the honour and privilege to declare the 20th National People’s Conference officially closed. God bless you
God bless Zimbabwe.
Pamberi neZANU PF
Pamberi nekubatana
Pamberi nebudiriro
Phambili ngeZANU PF
Phambili lokubambana Phambili ngempumelelo
Pasi nemhandu.