PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said Zimbabweans will only
consolidate their hard-won independence through unity and focusing on economic
development that will lead to the attainment of Vision 2030.
The Head of State and Government said Zimbabwe was moving
on and would “surely” rise again with the implementation of initiatives
espoused in the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP).
He made the remarks while addressing thousands of people
who gathered at the National Sports Stadium to celebrate Independence Day.
President Mnangagwa said while investors may come in to
assist, the ultimate obligation to grow the economy lay with Zimbabweans.
As such, he added, collective efforts were needed. “Let us consolidate our hard-won independence
through disciplined focus on the development of the economy and improvement in
the quality of life for all our people,” President Mnangagwa said.
“For Zimbabweans to prosper and attain Vision 2030, we need
the collective effort of all citizens at home and abroad. While our friends and
investors may assist us, the ultimate obligation to turnaround our fortunes
lies with us, using our own God-given natural endowments and abilities. To this
end my administration continues to encourage a broad spectrum of our society to
help sharpen Government’s perspective on issues across the socio-economic and
political spectrum. This inclusive approach will enable us to accelerate the
pace of the modernisation and industrialisation of our country. The
implementation of the Transitional Stabilisation Programme has since gathered
momentum.”
President Mnangagwa said Zimbabweans should recommit
themselves to building a new economy.
“As we celebrate this 39th Independence Day anniversary, I
call upon us a nation to recommit ourselves to build a legacy of peace, love,
unity, harmony and development,” he said.
“Let us continue to diligently and honestly work hard in
our various spheres not just for our families but for the good and prosperity
of our great country. Together we are building a new economy.
“We are building a new future, we are building a new
Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe shall surely rise again. We are moving on, our future is
bright. Forward ever-backward never! Our prosperity is certain.”
Applauding progressive political parties involved in the
National Political Parties Dialogue, President Mnangagwa said he would remain
attentive to all Zimbabweans for greater social cohesion and unity.
“I commend the progressive minded leaders of political
parties who are part of the National Political Parties Dialogue,” he said,
“This is the hallmark of mature, responsible and patriotic
leadership, which puts national interests ahead of selfish ambition. The
platform will enable is to have conversations that will help us to develop our
country.”
President Mnangagwa said people should always draw lessons
from those gallant fighters who brought the freedom being enjoyed today.
“As we reflect on the path we have walked and the road
ahead, we must draw lessons from actions of our freedom fighters and the
principles that guided them,” he said. Herald
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