Source: The Herald – Breaking news
Dr Paul Tungwarara 
Herald Reporter
THE Special Presidential Investment Advisor, Dr Paul Tungwarara, has described renegade war veteran Blessed Geza as a failed politician whose recent rants are motivated by selfish interests.
He urged the former Zanu PF Central Committee member to issue a public apology to President Mnangagwa and stop being used by self-exiled individuals who would want to reverse the gains achieved by the Second Republic.
Dr Tungwarara said President Mnangagwa is a “forgiving father and a listening man,” who is always open to dialogue even with those who have opposed him.
His remarks come in the wake of the failed March 31 demonstration, which he claims was not driven by genuine political grievances but by financial interests.
“The March 31 demonstration has failed, and evidence suggests it was a money scheme. The call for demonstrations was motivated by financial gain,” Dr Tungwarara said.
His call for an apology aligns with the administration’s broader approach of engaging critics through dialogue rather than confrontation.
In the past few months, Dr Tungwarara has spearheaded several programmes that have improved the livelihoods of Zimbabweans including war veterans, youth, and rural communities. These efforts are in sync with President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, focusing on inclusive economic development and empowerment.
Dr Tungwarara has been instrumental in launching the War Veterans Welfare Fund, which is designed to honour and support those who participated in Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle.
He announced a nationwide allocation of $1,5 million, with each of Zimbabwe’s 10 provinces receiving $150 000.
This interest-free fund is designed to support short-term projects that empower war veterans and contribute to the country’s economic growth.
Beyond financial assistance, each veteran is set to receive a rural house and a borehole at their homestead, enhancing their living conditions and promoting economic self-sufficiency.
Also recognising the pivotal role of youths in national development, Dr Tungwarara is overseeing the Youth Fund, an initiative providing financial support, training, and mentorship to young Zimbabweans.
This programme aims to empower the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs, enabling them to pursue innovative ventures and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s economic landscape.
On rural development, Dr Tungwarara has played a key role in the establishment of Village Business Units (VBUs) under the Presidential Rural Development Programme.
These VBUs are registered rural enterprises designed to stimulate economic activity and improve livelihoods in rural communities.
Each unit typically consists of a one-hectare plot equipped with irrigation systems, greenhouses, and other agricultural infrastructure, enabling villages to produce and market agricultural products effectively.
To accelerate the setup of these units, contractors have been deployed to fast-track the construction of solar-powered boreholes in rural districts.
The Government’s ambitious plan aims to establish 10 000 VBUs by the end of the year, each comprising a solar-powered borehole, storage tanks, a drip-irrigated horticulture garden, and fish ponds.
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