PRESIDENT Mnangagwa’s inauguration on Sunday has ignited
optimism among the people of Manicaland who expect a quick economic turnaround
premised on his new Government’s progressive and democratic policies.
Captains of industry said President Mnangagwa had on many
occasions clearly spelt out his commitment to turning around the fortunes of
the country, which is a good recipe for economic revival.
Manicaland Chamber of Small to Medium Enterprises board chairman
Mr Moses Magura said he had high expectations.
He said he expected the economy to start growing along with
a speedy revival of industries.
“People of Zimbabwe ought to put aside their political
differences and join hands with President Mnangagwa and work towards growth of
the economy,” he
said.
Mr Magura said the country was endowed with vast human and
natural resources that would turn around the economy if properly utilised.
“Zimbabwe has intelligent people from different political
backgrounds who are capable of changing the economy as long as they make
collaborative efforts,” he said.
“We are expecting the President and his Government to work
with all people of Zimbabwe and ensure they have access to finances for SMEs
and also create a desk to deal with all issues concerning SMEs.”
Trade development committee chairman for the Confederation
of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) Mr Henry Nemaire said he was confident of the new
dispensation’s potential.
“With the mantra ‘Zimbabwe is open for business’ there will
be liberal marketing and growth of the country’s economy,” he said. “In the
business sector we are expecting the Government to give us full attention and
support our businesses.
“As an organisation we want the Second Republic to improve
infrastructure like roads, schools and hospitals, to mention a few.
“We also expect Government to promote policies that help
reduce production costs which affect our business, for instance, electricity
charges that are highly unfavourable to business at the moment and reduce
farming input prices and taxes.”
Political analyst Mr Timothy Pemba said President Mnangagwa
would lead the country with the support of development partners.
He called for the removal of all forms of sanctions against
Zimbabwe from the international community.
“Zimbabweans should use this as an opportunity to boost
democracy and progress,” said Mr Pemba. “Motivated by the country’s peaceful
situation, we must unite to achieve economic growth.”
An analyst who refused to be named said the President’s
inauguration as the second Executive President of Zimbabwe demonstrated the
country’s maturing democracy and dismissed talk of political polarisation in
some quarters as baseless.
“To do away with some of the problems Zimbabwe is facing
now we have to put the past behind us and uphold President Mnangagwa’s vision
of economic growth, industrialisation and job creation,” he said. Herald
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