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Peter Matika, [email protected]

ZANU-PF Bulawayo Province yesterday joined the growing chorus across the country among ruling party structures and affiliates for President Mnangagwa to continue at the helm as his unparalleled achievements, building towards Vision 2030, can only be attained if he remains in office beyond 2028.

All the country’s provinces have been endorsing President Mnangagwa, with the slogan “2030 vanenge vachipo” refusing to die despite the President’s indication that he will not continue beyond 2028, in abidance with the country’s Constitution.

During a Zanu-PF Bulawayo’s inter-district meeting on Sunday, the party structures urged President Mnangagwa to continue his remarkable leadership of the nation.
The province hailed President Mnangagwa’s leadership, saying it was essential for the country to achieve Vision 2030.

Zanu-PF Bulawayo provincial spokesperson, Archibald Chiponda said the province expressed deep admiration for President Mnangagwa’s leadership and implored him to safeguard the progress made towards realising Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 objectives.

“President Mnangagwa’s leadership has been nothing short of astounding, and we believe that his continued commitment to steering the country towards Vision 2030 is crucial,” said Cde Chiponda.

He highlighted the significant strides made under President Mnangagwa’s stewardship, including economic reforms, infrastructure development, and initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of Zimbabweans.
Cde Chiponda said Bulawayo province and the country as a whole need stability and continuity in leadership to ensure sustained growth and prosperity.

“As residents of Bulawayo province, we have witnessed first-hand the positive impact of President Mnangagwa’s leadership on our community. We wholeheartedly support his vision for a prosperous Zimbabwe and urge him to continue leading the nation towards a brighter future,” he said.

“President Mnangagwa’s presidency has been marked by a commitment to reform, transparency, and inclusivity, earning him praise both domestically and internationally. His visionary approach and dedication to uplifting the lives of all Zimbabweans have resonated deeply with the people of Bulawayo.”

Cde Chiponda said as the nation prepares for the 2028 elections, Bulawayo Province’s call for President Mnangagwa to continue his exemplary leadership sets a positive tone for the political landscape, reinforcing the collective aspiration for a prosperous and united Zimbabwe.

“He is the man to take us forward. He has the vision and the know-how. He has the zeal and is people-oriented, and it is his stewardship that will lead the country to prosperity,” he said.

“As a province we are saying President Mnangagwa is the candidate and in as much as he may have proclaimed that he will not contest in the upcoming elections, we as a province among many others endorse him to lead us.”

Speaking during Sunday’s meeting, Zanu-PF National Political Commissar Munyaradzi Machacha, said Bulawayo is on a cell/district restructuring exercise meant to provide a platform for the party to express its aspirations for 2030.

“We are on a cell restructuring exercise and are making sure that our structures are genuine and hold forth. We are concentrating on maintaining unity, and productivity and ensuring the growth of the nation as a party.

“In that fold, we are heading towards the iconic and phenomenal Sadc summit,” said Cde Machacha.
He said the summit will provide the country with a platform for engaging trade partners and exchanging investment ideas and goals.

“The 44th ordinary Sadc Summit of the Heads of State and Government will be held on 17 August 2024 in Harare, under the theme: “Promoting Innovation to Unlock Opportunities for Sustained Economic Growth and Development towards an Industrialised Sadc,” said Cde Machacha.

“The Sadc summit is responsible for the overall policy direction and control of functions of the community, ultimately making it the policy-making institution of Sadc.

“The summit is held every year and is attended by heads of State and Government from the 16 Sadc member States and this time around is being held in Zimbabwe with our President assuming leadership.

The 44th Sadc summit will be preceded by meetings of the Sadc senior officials and council of ministers who prepare the agenda for the heads of state and Government.

“The Sadc council of ministers oversees the functioning and development of Sadc and ensures that policies are properly implemented.

“The council consists of ministers from each member state, usually from the ministries of Foreign Affairs,” said Cde Machacha.