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Ministers to report to Zanu-PF Politburo
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Government ministers will now be required to present detailed reports on their ministries' activities to Zanu-PF Politburo meetings, in a move designed to ensure party resolutions are fully implemented at government level.
The directive, announced by President Mnangagwa during the 387th Politburo session at the party headquarters in Harare, underscores Zanu-PF's stance that government derives its mandate from the party and therefore remains answerable to it.
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona became the first to deliver such a report yesterday, briefing the Politburo on the state of roads and the railway network.
President Mnangagwa, who is also Zanu-PF's First Secretary, said the decision followed robust deliberations at the party's previous Politburo meeting.
"That meeting resolved that we invite critical ministries of our Government to give the party detailed update reports on critical issues which affect the day-to-day lives of the generality of our people," he said.
The President stressed that no party or government office bearer must stand in the way of economic development or the improvement of citizens' lives. He called for discipline, integrity, and unity across all structures, warning that corruption and conduct that alienates leaders from the people would not be tolerated.
"As provided for in our party constitution, we have a duty to boldly and decisively deal with those who put the name of the party into disrepute. Winning the hearts and minds of our people remains a critical role of every cadre and structure of the party," said President Mnangagwa.
He emphasised the need for self-regulation, effective use of resources to uplift communities, and the documentation of successful empowerment projects, particularly those led by women and youths, as learning models for districts and provinces.
"Real transformational and evident impacts must be seen on the ground. United at heart, in mind and vision with our people, Vision 2030 is achievable. There is no going back," he added.
On foreign policy, the President highlighted ongoing engagements with the Vatican, China and Eswatini, and hailed Zimbabwe's deepening ties with Beijing under what has been termed an "All Weather Zimbabwe-China Community with a Shared Future."
He also welcomed international support for Zimbabwe's bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, noting endorsements from China, Russia, India, Palestine and other nations.
Zimbabwe, he said, was committed to strengthening multilateralism, advancing international peace and security, and advocating for a fairer global governance framework.
The directive, announced by President Mnangagwa during the 387th Politburo session at the party headquarters in Harare, underscores Zanu-PF's stance that government derives its mandate from the party and therefore remains answerable to it.
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona became the first to deliver such a report yesterday, briefing the Politburo on the state of roads and the railway network.
President Mnangagwa, who is also Zanu-PF's First Secretary, said the decision followed robust deliberations at the party's previous Politburo meeting.
"That meeting resolved that we invite critical ministries of our Government to give the party detailed update reports on critical issues which affect the day-to-day lives of the generality of our people," he said.
The President stressed that no party or government office bearer must stand in the way of economic development or the improvement of citizens' lives. He called for discipline, integrity, and unity across all structures, warning that corruption and conduct that alienates leaders from the people would not be tolerated.
He emphasised the need for self-regulation, effective use of resources to uplift communities, and the documentation of successful empowerment projects, particularly those led by women and youths, as learning models for districts and provinces.
"Real transformational and evident impacts must be seen on the ground. United at heart, in mind and vision with our people, Vision 2030 is achievable. There is no going back," he added.
On foreign policy, the President highlighted ongoing engagements with the Vatican, China and Eswatini, and hailed Zimbabwe's deepening ties with Beijing under what has been termed an "All Weather Zimbabwe-China Community with a Shared Future."
He also welcomed international support for Zimbabwe's bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, noting endorsements from China, Russia, India, Palestine and other nations.
Zimbabwe, he said, was committed to strengthening multilateralism, advancing international peace and security, and advocating for a fairer global governance framework.
Source - The Herald
