Political Correspondent
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has implored the country’s youth to maintain focus on key developmental issues.
He made the remarks in his keynote address at the National Heroes Acre where he was laying to rest the fallen National Hero Brigadier General (Rtd) Donald Silundi Tshuma.
Mnangagwa informed the youth that that the late national hero joined the liberation struggle at a very tender age upon crossing into Zambia.
“We are now enjoying peace, independence and freedom as a result of the sacrifices of our forebears.I challenge you, therefore, to defend our revolution and reject those who want to use you as tools to denigrate your country.
“Choose to be part of those building our nation as entrepreneurs across all sectors including the digital space and in laboratories and on our God-given land.The modernisation, industrialisation and realisation of Vision 2030 are ours together,” he said.
The Head of State vowed to press ahead with the national developmental agenda The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to uplift the lives of ordinary citizens.
“As Zimbabweans — from Plumtree to Mutare, Beitbridge to Chirundu — we are clear about this sacred obligation.This path will never be abandoned; under the fourth Chimurenga, the revolution persists,” he said.
In remembrance of Brigadier-General (Retired) Tshuma and other departed heroes and heroines, the President urged Zimbabweans to give their best service to the country, as their sacrifice underpinned the nation’s independence and enabled it to control its resources and chart its own destiny.
“Nyika inovakwa, inotongwa, inonamatigwa nevene vayo/ Ilizwe, lakhiwa, libuswe, likhu-le-ke-lwe ngabanikazi balo.
“Nation-building entails daily patriotic acts, by all of us. Province by province, community by community, let us always remember that a nation without an identity and culture is like a tree without roots,” said the President.
“Reforms in the mining sector, particularly with regard to the small-scale mining of gold, will see the participation of more locals.
“Our agriculture sector is growing and improving national food security and sovereignty,” he said.
