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Mnangagwa launches empowerment programme for war veterans
06 Jun 2025 at 14:46hrs | Views
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today addressed veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle at a high-profile interface meeting held at the City Sports Centre in Harare, where he officially launched the Presidential War Veterans Empowerment Programme.
The event marked a significant step in the government's ongoing efforts to improve the welfare and economic standing of war veterans, reinforcing its commitment under the Second Republic to honour the contributions of those who fought for the country's independence.
Addressing a packed hall of war veterans and government officials, President Mnangagwa said the empowerment initiative would help ensure that liberation war fighters are not left behind in national development. "This programme is a key milestone in our broader vision to build an inclusive economy that rewards sacrifice and loyalty to the nation," he said.
The newly launched programme complements several others rolled out in recent years, including the War Veterans Empowerment Fund, the War Veterans Borehole Sinking Programme, and the War Veterans Housing Scheme.
Just last month, the government signed a memorandum of understanding with the Prevail Group of Companies, paving the way for the provision of residential stands to war veterans under the Presidential Stands for Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Programme. The partnership is expected to expedite land allocation and housing development for veterans, many of whom have long awaited government support in this regard.
The interface also provided an opportunity for veterans to directly engage the President on their concerns and expectations, as well as to hear updates on the government's broader economic and social development agenda.
President Mnangagwa reiterated that the liberation war legacy remains central to Zimbabwe's identity and development, and his government would continue to empower those who helped deliver independence. He urged the veterans to remain united and to participate actively in national projects aimed at rebuilding the economy.
Today's event was attended by senior government officials, representatives of veterans' associations, and members of the security services.
The event marked a significant step in the government's ongoing efforts to improve the welfare and economic standing of war veterans, reinforcing its commitment under the Second Republic to honour the contributions of those who fought for the country's independence.
Addressing a packed hall of war veterans and government officials, President Mnangagwa said the empowerment initiative would help ensure that liberation war fighters are not left behind in national development. "This programme is a key milestone in our broader vision to build an inclusive economy that rewards sacrifice and loyalty to the nation," he said.
The newly launched programme complements several others rolled out in recent years, including the War Veterans Empowerment Fund, the War Veterans Borehole Sinking Programme, and the War Veterans Housing Scheme.
The interface also provided an opportunity for veterans to directly engage the President on their concerns and expectations, as well as to hear updates on the government's broader economic and social development agenda.
President Mnangagwa reiterated that the liberation war legacy remains central to Zimbabwe's identity and development, and his government would continue to empower those who helped deliver independence. He urged the veterans to remain united and to participate actively in national projects aimed at rebuilding the economy.
Today's event was attended by senior government officials, representatives of veterans' associations, and members of the security services.
Source - zbc
