The meetings
also resolved for the adoption of a stringent legal stance to combat the
escalating issue of drug and substance abuse which has infiltrated the very
fabric of the country, affecting citizens across all levels.
ZANU PF
Manicaland provincial chairman, Cde Tawanda Mukodza, said the two key
resolutions emanated directly from the grassroots — reflecting the concerns and
aspirations of the party’s base.
Cde Mukodza
said they will hold a provincial inter-district conference next week to
consolidate the party resolutions into a single document as well as evaluate
the implementation and impact of previous resolutions made by the party.
“We need to
assess how many resolutions have been implemented by Government and the party,
and their subsequent impact on our people.
To this end, a
joint team comprising the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr
Martin Rushwaya, as well as the Secretary for Legal Affairs, Cde Patrick
Chinamasa, will preside over the meeting next week,” said Cde Mukodza, adding
that the response from the districts has been overwhelming. This, he said,
indicated widespread support for the party.
“The people are
enthusiastic about the conference, and have already endorsed Resolution Number
One, advocating the continuity of the Presidential term beyond 2030. The people
desire that President Mnangagwa remains in office beyond 2030, and are calling for
the necessary Constitutional amendments to facilitate and actualise this. As a
party, we must respect the will of the people. We are committed to upholding
their desires,” said Cde Mukodza.
He also
highlighted another crucial resolution — zero tolerance for drugs and substance
abuse.
“The people
have recommended stricter penalties for those involved in smuggling, peddling,
and abusing drugs and other illicit substances. Furthermore, they are urging
the party to address allegations of involvement in drug peddling of some
high-ranking officials within the security sector and the party itself. These
two resolutions have emerged as the primary concerns from our party’s
inter-district meetings,” said Cde Mukodza.
Cde Mukodza
said preparations for the ZANU PF 22nd National People’s Conference are
progressing smoothly, with 95 percent of the venue upgrade work already
completed, while pledged financial donations continue pouring in.
The conference,
scheduled to take place from October 13 to 18 at Mutare Polytechnic, is
expected to draw 4 000 delegates.
The party aims
to raise US$5 million to cover conference expenses.
Cde Mukodza
said accommodation arrangements have been finalised, with provisions made for
VIPs and 4 000 rooms secured.
Last week,
provincial teams conducted an on-site inspection of allocated venues and were
impressed by the quality of accommodation.
He also
encouraged the party and Government to continue assisting the vulnerable who
cannot afford to purchase agriculture inputs for the approaching summer season.
“We want the
Presidential Inputs Scheme to continue empowering the vulnerable people, and
enable them to produce food during the 2025/26 summer cropping season. We also
want dams and other sources of water throughout the province to continue being
improved. We have the Presidential Borehole
Drilling
Scheme, which has transformed the lives of the rural communities, especially
women and youths. Here in Manicaland, youths and war veterans have been
empowered with tractors, and we expect this farming season to be progressive
than last year because with these implements we can certainly do better,” he
said.
“All the 10
party provinces conducted an on-site inspection of accommodation facilities for
their respective delegates last week, and were thoroughly impressed. The
feedback received indicated that all provinces were satisfied with the
allocated venues,” said Cde Mukodza, adding that the inspection by provincial
secretaries for security, transport, welfare, and health is a prerequisite
procedure for the party ahead of major events.
“We are
delighted that as Manicaland we have met and exceeded their expectations. The
teams visited last week and provided positive feedback on the facilities,
having inspected the hotels, lodges, and institutions. The issue of
accommodation has been resolved, and the venue is essentially finalised, with
everything set in place,” said Cde Mukodza, adding that additional boreholes
have been drilled to supplement the water supply, and serve as a contingency
measure in case the Mutare City Council system becomes overwhelmed.
The venue has
also undergone significant upgrades, including access roads, gravelling,
electricity and WiFi system installations.
He said in
addition to venue preparations, significant progress has been made in raising
funds for the conference, while a team has been dispatched to collect cattle
donated for slaughter during the conference.
“We are now
focusing on the tents, which will require only a day or two to complete. The
necessary tents have already been procured, and all arrangements are in place.
Financial pledges are being honoured. Almost everyone is remitting their
pledges. As a province, we have a target of US$1 million, and I am aware that a
substantial amount of money has already been raised,” he said.
Cde Mukodza
said provisions have been made for Small-to-Medium-Enterprises (SMEs) to set up
stalls near the main exhibition tent, and enable vendors to sell their products
and wares to delegates attending the conference.
He emphasised
that participation will be regulated, and individuals or businesses wishing to
conduct commercial activities during the conference must undergo a registration
process. Manica Post
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