The ruling Party’s proximity to the people has been emphasized as crucial to the attainment of vision 2030, by ZANU PF’s First Secretary, His Excellency, Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.
President Mnangagwa also took time to encourage the Politburo members gathering for the 390th Ordinary Session of the meeting to play an active role in guiding the implementation of people oriented programmes.
The leaders are meeting for the first after attending the ZANU PF Strategic Seminar which was aimed at inculcating patriotism, discipline, ideological clarity, servant leadership and loyalty.
”I warmly welcome you to all to the 390th Ordinary Session and first Politburo meeting of the year 2026. I extend my profound gratitude to the Almighty God for granting us life, good health and the opportunity to gather once again in service to our revolutionary Party and beloved motherland, Zimbabwe,” President Mnangagwa said.
”Going forward, the Politburo will continue to lead from the front as thought leaders, who guide the generation of ideas to drive Party growth and national development. Through clear implementable, time-bound programmes and projects, all Departments are expected to realise unprecedented results during this crucial year.
”Politburo members are further called upon to ensure that their Departments at all levels, implement Party and Government programmes without exception. Those who chair Standing Committees of the Central Committee should convene meetings in line with the Party Constitution. This approach is central to the effective implementation of the National Development Strategy 2.”
President Mnangagwa added that, “This year 2026, presents us with immense opportunities for accelerated socio-economic transformation for the attainment of Vision 2030. I urge us to put shoulder to the wheel and face head-on the specific tasks that must be undertaken during the course of the year. In doing so, collective leadership, unflinching patriotism and loyalty as well as Party unity at all levels, must be strengthened so that we realise our goals. Let us approach our responsibilities with renewed vigour, focus and dedication. Exemplary conduct, in speech and deeds should be pursued by all leaders, while the need to be closer to the people cannot be over emphasized.”
The Politburo members took time to observe a minute of silence for the gallant “Sons of the Soil” namely, Brigadier General Rtd Mark Charles Chimwanza, Brigadier General Rtd Mathias Tizirai Ngarava and Brigadier General Rtd Samuel Mpabanga.