Mnangagwa calls for loyalty and commitment from Zanu-PF leadership

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday urged members of the Zanu-PF party in leadership and strategic positions to remain loyal and committed to the ruling party to ensure stability and continued progress.

Addressing the party's Politburo at its headquarters, Mnangagwa welcomed the recent surge in party membership but emphasized the importance of loyalty and patriotism from those entrusted with leadership roles.

"The new membership boom being realised within the party is a welcome development," Mnangagwa said. "It is, however, critically important that cadres and deployees assigned to leadership positions and strategic national duties remain loyal, patriotic, and committed to wholeheartedly serve the people of our motherland, Zimbabwe."

He also expressed the importance of creating an inclusive space for women, youth, and professionals from all sectors of society. "Women and the youth, as well as professionals from across the socio-economic spectrum, should find a comfortable home in our mass revolutionary party," he added.

Zanu-PF has been facing internal divisions, with some party loyalists pushing for a controversial plot to extend Mnangagwa's term from 2028 to 2030. However, Mnangagwa has repeatedly stated that he has no intention of seeking an extension. Despite the divisions, he assured members that the party remains united and is experiencing significant growth in its membership base.

"I expect that the dynamic and diversity of skills, as well as competencies emerging from the composition of our membership, will enable cells/villages, branches, districts, and provinces to be better equipped and more responsive to the needs of communities," Mnangagwa remarked. "This must ultimately accelerate the realization of our party objectives and Vision 2030."

On the economic front, Mnangagwa highlighted Zimbabwe's agriculture sector as a key area of growth. He noted that the adoption of high-tech solutions and modernized grain storage facilities would reinforce the country's national food security and sovereignty.

"We are expecting yet another bumper harvest from the 2024/25 season," he said. "The recent commissioning of the artificial intelligence-enabled Grain Marketing Board grain silos in Kwekwe will have a far-reaching impact on our climate change mitigation strategies."

President Mnangagwa's address underscores the party's commitment to both political unity and economic growth, while seeking to bolster agricultural productivity as part of the broader Vision 2030 plan.