Joseph Madzimure
Zimpapers Politics Hub
NEWLY appointed ZANU PF Secretary for Economic Affairs and Investment Promotion Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei has availed a US$2,7 million revolving fund for empowerment projects in Harare as part of efforts to advance Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 goal of attaining upper-middle-income economy status.
Of the total amount, US$1 125 000 is available for immediate distribution, while the balance will be released at the end of this month.
ZANU PF Harare provincial chairman Cde Godwills Masimirembwa confirmed the development at a Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting held in Harare yesterday.
“As Harare Province, we received US$1 125 000 for empowerment projects, which has been deposited with the party’s Treasurer-General for distribution. The remainder will be deposited at the end of November to further empower our members in Harare,” said Cde Masimirembwa.
He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to uplifting residents through targeted initiatives designed to address socio-economic challenges and help reclaim National Assembly and local authority seats in the capital.
“These efforts are not only meant to address socio-economic challenges but also to ensure that Harare returns to the revolutionary path by reclaiming all National Assembly and local authority seats,” he said.
Cde Masimirembwa said the province had also initiated plans to mobilise eligible voters while tackling daily livelihood challenges through sustainable programmes.
The projects will prioritise income-generating ventures, skills development and access to capital, particularly for women and youths.
Addressing the same meeting, Dr Tagwirei pledged to roll out empowerment schemes across all six party zones in Harare, declaring that the province would “never be the same again”.
“We want to ensure our members are empowered and move in line with President Mnangagwa’s mantra of leaving no one and no place behind,” said Dr Tagwirei.
He also challenged the provincial leadership to expand its membership base ahead of future elections.
“Harare Province should target at least one million members by 2030.
“As a party, we should recruit more people. We need greater numbers in Harare,” he said.
Meanwhile, ZANU PF Harare Province will this week roll out inter-district conference feedback meetings.
Also attending the PCC meeting were ZANU PF Secretary for Education, Research and Ideology Cde Charles Tawengwa, Deputy Secretary for Security Cde Tendai Chirau, Council of Elders member Cde Idah Mashonganyika, Harare Provincial Youth League chairman Cde Ephraim Fundukwa and Harare provincial Political Commissar Cde Voyage Dambuza.
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