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'We can make Zimbabwe a heaven,' says Mnangagwa

by Staff reporter
16 Mar 2018 at 14:32hrs | Views
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabweans can make their country a heaven if they shun hate speech, love one another and work for economic prosperity.

Mnangagwa said this while addressing thousands of Zanu PF supporters at Nabushome Primary school near the Gwayi Shangani Dam in Hwange, Matabeleland North province.

The President's remarks come as the country prepares for the harmonised elections in a few months time and the new political dispensation has opened up the country's doors for international investors.

"Put behind you hate speech and love one another. This is the spirit we want as the new Zimbabwe. It is only us who can make this country a heaven……..I will be announcing the date for elections very soon, so I implore you to register and vote because you cannot participate in the economic turnaround of the country if you have not registered," said Mnangagwa.

The President also called on Zimbabweans particularly the Zanu PF leadership to shun imposition of candidates.

"We must not be dictatorial and we say no to imposition of candidates. Let the people choose the leaders they want. Different opinions should not be poisonous among ourselves and the best ideas must take the lead that day," he said.

For Mnangagwa, a peaceful environment offers a springboard for economic prosperity.

"As long as we remain united and peaceful, we shall be a strong middle class income nation by 2030. We must now look and must work to make sure the future generations live a comfortable life…….We have opened ourselves to the international community. We shall continue to deepen our relations with the international community and establish new ones with western countries," the President said.

He also said his government is prioritising food security in the country, upgrading infrastructure to improve the delivery of social services and job creation.

"We need to grow our economy and have policies that create jobs for the younger generations. We also need to have a policy that will boost food security. Command agriculture will continue and although it was being sabotaged by G40, it was a resounding success.

"For other sectors, we have opened up the mining sector and my trip to Davos exposed us to wide range of investors who have shown interest in coming to invest in Zimbabwe. In the tourism sector, hotels and lodges in Harare and Victoria Falls are full as people now show confidence in our country.

"In transport, we are dualising our roads such as the Beitbridge-Chirundu and Beitbridge – Bulawayo highways. We will have new railway lines and refurbish the existing ones. Our train infrastructure has not been adequate to carry cargo for export, and despite the arrival of new wagons, the cargo is still piling up and we need to further equip NRZ," Mnangagwa said, adding that this is enough reason why people should vote Zanu PF.

Pledging his commitment to free, fair, peaceful, non violent and credible elections in July, Mnangagwa expressed confidence that the revolutionary party will be given another mandate to lead the country as it liberated the people from colonial bondage, and is facing a divided opposition party at the polls.

After his address, President Mnangagwa left for a tour of Ingwigwizi Bridge along Byo-Nkayi road in Bubi district, and another rally at Lortondale Primary School just a few metres from Ingwingwizi Bridge.

Source - zbc