Perm Secs working hard to make Vision 2030 real

Pr e s ident M n a ng a g wa o ffi cially launched performance contracts for permanent secretaries for the fiscal year 2021 as part of a system that has been introduced by Government to create robust public sector institutions and leadership. One year later, four Permanent Secretaries are being honoured for rising above the challengeandexceeding theirsetgoals.

The imp r o v ed p r od u c t i v i ty that government is experiencing as a result of the performance contracts will have ripple

effects inthe country including the private sector. Non-government organizations need to take a leaf from what government has done to improve productivity in their

organization forthe benefit of our people. These contracts will also help organizations to identify under-performing individuals. Performance contracts fortheir CEOs will be a game changer for theseorganizations. The implementation of the Performance Contracts has brought a fresh vigour to the ministries and a drive to achieve the set targets.

P e r fo r ma n ce app r ai s al invol v es planning, encouraging and evaluating employees' contributions to the public sector's performance. It can be one of the most powerful tools to generate a more responsive civil service.

The contracts aim to foster a highperformance culture among office bearers to

e n ha n ce accountability and g ood governance. This development follows government's commitment to making public results of the performance of Government officials as a way of ensuring transparency.

His excellency the president of the Rep u blic of Z imbabwe, Dr E. D. Mnangagwa, is making a clear statement that“it's a new day” with the coming in of the new dispensation and poor performance will be identified and dealt with, while good performance will be recognized and rewarded.He is also saying he wants to see

hi s g o v e rnment becoming mo re accountable to the people it's meant to serve. Heis instilling a new disciplineandintegrity in the way government does business. This is a major lesson for our young people. It teaches accountability and value of hard work.

Congratulations to all the Permanent Secretaries and theirrespective ministries for a job well done.

Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Dr John Basera was awarded as one of the top permanent secretaries for surpassing production of major crops while new irrigation systems were installed and rehabilitation of old systems. ZINWA also drilled boreholes and constructed dams which heralds some of his achievements.

Ministry of Finance and Economic Development of Zimbabwe Mr George Guvamatanga received recognition for managing the fiscus, achieving NDS1 targets as well as mobilization and allocation of resources for major projects. He is also making sure that resources flow in support of devolution to make it a success.

The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Recreation's Permanent Secretary, Dr Thokozile Chitepo was recognized as one of the top performing Permanent Secretaries as youths were facilitated to access empowerment opportunities while 22 000 youths were trained. Short courses and leadership courses for the youths were also introduced.

Permanent Secretary for Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Prof. Fanuel Tagwira has been recognized as the Best Performing Permanent Secretary.