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First to arrive at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport was
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his wife Mrs Mary Chiwenga.
They were joined by Ministers of State for Bulawayo and
Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs Cdes Judith Ncube and Abednico Ncube,
Service Chiefs, Members of Parliament and other senior party officials to
receive President Mnangagwa and First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa who arrived about
30 minutes later.
President Mnangagwa, who will officially open the
conference today and the First Lady were accompanied by Zanu-PF National
Chairperson Cde Oppah Muchinguri.
Cde Muchinguri said the conference was critical for
introspection and mapping the way forward for the country’s economic recovery.
“We’re excited to be in Matabeleland South during this time
of the year after an eventful year. It’s important that we’re meeting to
introspect, share ideas, look at our strengths and our weaknesses and come up
with resolutions as well as plan for the next four years.
“We had our primary elections where people were shaken a
bit and this is the time to forget the past and strengthen the party as well as
celebrate our victory in the harmonised elections,” she said.
Cde Muchinguri said the party continues to have a clear
message to the people to remain united as the country re-engages with the
outside world in the drive to improve the country’s economy.
“This forum is expected to address a number of issues,
which include corruption, economic development, creating jobs for our youths
and our women.
We’re introspecting.
Where we’ve failed, we will correct and chart the way forward.
“It’s critical for us to review and re-evaluate the wok
that we’ve done as the ruling party. The people of Zimbabwe are expecting
positive results from the party and we’re promising not to let them down,” she
said.
Cde Muchinguri said since the conference was being held
during the agricultural season, the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and Rural
Resettlement would give reports on where the country stands in regards to the
sector.
Meanwhile, delegates yesterday began trooping to the
conference venue – Mzingwane High School – from the country’s 10 provinces,
singing and chanting party slogans.
Several party bigwigs and security teams were also at the
venue winding up preparations ahead of the indaba’s official opening today.
Exhibitors yesterday said they were anticipating brisk
business while President Mnangagwa is expected to tour the exhibition stands
today.
Zanu-PF caps, straw hats, key holders, jerseys inscribed ED
Pfee, among others, are available for sale at the conference. Chronicle
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