By Staff Writer
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says going into the coming year, the Second Republic will introduce the politics of economic development to spur cross cutting development in the country.
He made the remarks in his key note address at the ZANU PF National Consultative Assembly meeting held at the ruling party’s headquarters in Harare on Friday.
“Going into the year ahead, it is critically important that we promote the politics of economic development, especially among our youth, as we build, modernise and industrialise our country. We do not want lazy cadres and those who abuse drugs and substances,” he said.
Mnangagwa warned corrupt Agritex officers for withholding inputs from people and implored the Ministry of Agriculture to fix the mess.
He said inputs should be distributed to the generality of the people of Zimbabwe regardless of political affiliation.
“Investments in dam construction, irrigation development, as well as the establishment of green belts, through the expansion of land under irrigation, among other agriculture initiatives, remain ongoing.So far, our collective efforts are yielding fruit, with the agriculture sector realising record-breaking harvests in strategic crops such as maize, wheat and tobacco,” he said.
He said the onus to feed the nation remains a local responsibility as he charged the rural communities to strive for a bountiful harvest and work towards national food security.
President Mnangagwa said measures being implemented by the Government to strengthen discipline in the economy and promote a stable currency continue to bear fruit.
“Let us, however, remain vigilant against those who may attempt to undermine our country’s progress, economy and national image,” said the President.
He also urged Zimbabweans to be wary of sideshows, misinformation and falsehoods peddled by detractors bent on derailing the country’s pursuit of an empowered, modern and prosperous country by 2030.
