Zvamaida Murwira and Joseph Madzimure
THE era of passing political resolutions without implementation has ended, ZANU PF First Secretary and President, Cde Mnangagwa, has declared.
Addressing party cadres, the President stated that the leadership must now convert policy blueprints into tangible public service delivery to meaningfully improve the lives of ordinary citizens.
President Mnangagwa made the remarks while delivering his keynote address to the 133rd ZANU PF Central Committee meeting.
The session, held at the party’s headquarters in Harare, serves as the final executive precursor to the 23rd National People’s Conference, which he will officially open this Friday in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Province.
He noted that the theme of the indaba — which kicked off with a Politburo meeting on Tuesday —is highly instructive, as it explicitly demands tangible outcomes over mere rhetoric.
The conference is running under the theme: “From Resolutions to Results: Consolidating Economic Development and Deepening Economic Empowerment Towards Vision 2030.”
“The theme is instructive and affirms that the era of ‘Resolutions without implementation’ has ended. It exhorts every structure and cadre of the Party to convert policy into outputs and ultimately a better quality of life for the people of our motherland, Zimbabwe,” said President Mnangagwa.
“Our gathering in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Province, a location known for the historic battle of 1966, affords us the opportunity for renewal and recalibration. The conference must further see us strengthen the intricate and enduring linkages between our revolutionary mass party, Zanu PF and the people, through wholehearted service.”
The President reminded the central committee that ZANU PF’s enduring legacy was built on delivering concrete results for the public good.
“ZANU PF has a rich history of delivery and results. Greater focus will continue to be on ensuring that resolutions and decisions of our party remain impactful,” President Mnangagwa said.
“Accordingly, the 23rd National People’s Conference shall review the activities undertaken by the Party since the last gathering and map out the course of action to propel productivity, industrialisation, modernisation and overall economic prosperity for all our people.”
He urged Central Committee members to remain strictly results-oriented and to guide delegates effectively toward the conference’s strategic objectives.
“Deliberations should be conducted in a manner which demonstrates that we are a mature and democratic Party,” he added.
Furthermore, President Mnangagwa commended the Central Committee’s thematic structures for comprehensively compiling the annual report, which will be tabled before the conference plenary. The Central Committee Report provides a detailed audit of all party activities conducted during the year under review, alongside the resolutions passed.
“The Central Committee Report has been well prepared for submission to the Conference. I commend all Standing Committees of the Central Committee for their oversight role over all Party Departments,” said President Mnangagwa.
“This has led to the successes reported and proposals proffered by the respective Departments outlined in the Report. Well done.”
He emphasized that the conference will host a broad cross-section of party structures, fulfilling the principles of participatory democracy.
“In line with the long-existing Party modalities and continued efforts to enhance internal participatory democracy, the 23rd National People’s Conference will be attended by delegates representing the broader structures of the Party. This allows for the incorporation of multiple voices as well as broader ideas from the generality of our membership, while bolstering feedback and accountability,” said President Mnangagwa.
“To this end, the Conference is reflective of the diversity of our Party and breadth of our collective national wisdom. ZANU PF is leaving no one and no place behind.”
The President also commended the conference organizing committee for ensuring smooth logistical preparations, including transportation, accommodation, and catering for the incoming delegates.
“I once again thank all well-wishers and Party members who generously gave, in cash and kind, towards the hosting of this landmark Conference. Let us remain mindful that each of us has a responsibility to ensure we contribute towards the efficient administration of the Party,” President Mnangagwa said.
He expressed particular gratitude to the Central Committee members for demonstrating their personal commitment by contributing US$80,000 toward the hosting of the event.
Turning to community development, the President highlighted several legacy infrastructure projects completed in the host district ahead of the conference.
“It is in line with our standing tradition that the party coordinated various community development projects in and around the hosting venue. A water purification plant was upgraded and boreholes were drilled at Chinhoyi University of Technology to augment water supplies at the institution. Water infrastructure within Chinhoyi was improved, with over three thousand households benefiting from new water connections,” said President Mnangagwa.
Additionally, he noted that 10 blocks of student accommodation and staff housing were refurbished at the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) as part of these legacy initiatives. He highly commended the Mining Industry Pension Fund for constructing a new facility capable of housing over 1,000 students, which will temporarily accommodate conference delegates this week.
Nearby, Chinhoyi Hospital will also unveil a brand-new solar power plant and a medical oxygen facility, established in partnership with international stakeholders.
“We thank all stakeholders and partners, together with Departments and Agencies of Government who made these projects a success,” he noted.
The President underscored that the 23rd National People’s Conference represents a defining moment for both the ruling party and the nation.
“Sustained relevance of the Conference depends not only on it being provided for in our party Constitution, but also in the manner in which our long-standing grassroots structures listen to community needs and deliver tangible results. Let us, therefore, leverage this opportunity to assess our progress, confront our shortcomings and renew our commitment to the people,” he said.
President Mnangagwa challenged Central Committee members to ensure that the upcoming floor deliberations are objective, exhaustive, and culminate in forward-looking resolutions that drive Zimbabwe toward Vision 2030.
Concurrently, he issued a stern warning to divisive elements within the ranks, asserting that factional preferences and narrow inclinations have no place in the revolutionary movement.
“Hatidi mweya waRegioni muMusangano wedu (We do not want the spirit of Legion in our party). Overall, we have a duty to examine our internal systems, address the gaps, while individually and collectively recommitting ourselves to the party’s core values,” he warned.
President Mnangagwa will officially open the main conference plenary tomorrow, Friday, before the commencement of official deliberations, thematic report presentations, and solidarity messages from regional sister political parties. The landmark conference will conclude this Saturday following the President’s closing address.
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