ZANU-PF Gears Up for Annual National People’s Conference: Unity and Growth Top Agenda

By Enia Dube

President Dr. E. D. Mnangagwa, First Secretary of ZANU-PF, chaired the 372nd Politburo meeting, setting the stage for the party’s highly anticipated Annual National People’s Conference. This year’s event, themed “Towards Vision 2030, “through Industrialisation and Modernization,” promises to promote unity and growth within the party’s ranks.

The conference runs from today  October 22 to 27 in Bulawayo, and brings together delegates from the 10 provinces. This significant gathering provides a unique opportunity for the host province to showcase its vibrancy and organizational prowess. Bulawayo’s selection as the host city underscores the party’s commitment to decentralization and regional development. 

During the Politburo meeting, President Mnangagwa emphasized the importance of staying focused on the party’s goals, urging members to resist foreign agendas. He congratulated the outgoing campaign teams from all provinces on their hard work and encouraged the party to prepare for upcoming by-elections, expressing confidence in a resounding victory. 

President Mnangagwa also stressed the need for early distribution of inputs to farmers, crucial for meeting targets and avoiding losses during the upcoming summer cropping season. He reiterated his commitment to developing the country, leaving no one and no place behind, and called for the unconditional removal of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe. 

The Annual National People’s Conference serves as a platform for discussing key issues, formulating strategies, and reinforcing the party’s commitment to national development. Delegates will engage in various sessions focused on economic development, industrialization, and modernization. These discussions will center on Zimbabwe’s economic growth, trade, and investment opportunities.

The conference will address agriculture and food security, with strategies for improving productivity and ensuring food security taking center stage. The party recognizes the critical role agriculture plays in Zimbabwe’s economy and is committed to supporting farmers and promoting self-sufficiency. 

Youth empowerment will also feature prominently at the conference, with sessions dedicated to promoting youth participation and development within the party. ZANU-PF acknowledges the importance of empowering young Zimbabweans and fostering their involvement in the country’s development. 

As ZANU-PF gears up for this significant event, all eyes are on the party’s plans for the future and its efforts to drive economic growth and development in Zimbabwe. The conference promises to be a pivotal moment in Zimbabwe’s political landscape, charting the course for the country’s progress toward Vision 2030.