By Staff Reporter
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned that the country’s wealth and resources must be protected and developed, saying proceeds generated from Zimbabwe’s land, mines, tourism and infrastructure development should benefit not only the current generation, but generations to come.
President Mnangagwa made the remarks yesterday at the National Heroes Acre during the burial of liberation war hero Retired Major General Evaristo Dzihwema.
“The wealth which we generate from our land, from our mines, social services, tourism, infrastructure and development, as well as other entrepreneurial endeavours, should benefit generations to come, not just this present generation,” said President Mnangagwa.
He added that Zimbabweans have a responsibility to build lasting legacies for future generations.
“We have a responsibility to live and build legacies for our children, and Zimbabwe for the future.”
Since the advent of the Second Republic, the President said, Zimbabwe has continued to record tangible gains that impact the day-to-day lives of the general citizenry.
Ongoing reforms across all sectors of the economy, he said, were yielding accelerated and positive results.
“I appeal to all our people in every social sector to be good stewards over the resources, as well as the prosperity that we are witnessing in our country, and the additional wealth expected, as we draw closer towards the realisation of Vision 2030.
“The wealth which we generate from our land, mines, social services, tourism infrastructure development as well as other entrepreneurial endeavours should benefit generations to come, not just this present generation,” he said.
Furthermore, President Mnangagwa expressed his heartfelt condolences to Amai Dzihwema, and the Dzihwema family, and relatives at large, describing the late national hero, whose Chimurenga name was Cde Kid Ma-wrong-wrong, as a dedicated cadre.
“The late national hero was a veteran of the liberation struggle, a distinguished cadre and officer in the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, who upon retirement was deployed as a senior officer in Government.
“He selflessly served our beloved motherland, Zimbabwe, with unflinching patriotism, professionalism, dedication, and exemplary leadership. He passed on, on the 25th June 2026, at the age of 63.
“We share our prayers with the bereaved family during this difficult period. I urge you to take comfort from the fact that the nation grieves with you.
“We acknowledge and honour the footprints he leaves behind, of consistent and persistent wholehearted service, hence his interment here, at this sacred national shrine. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” he said.
