Zanu PF Women’s League Empowers Manicaland Women with 10,000 Road Runner Chicks

The Zanu PF Women’s League has stepped up efforts to empower women in Manicaland Province by distributing 10,000 road runner chicks to support income-generating projects.

The initiative was spearheaded by the Secretary for Women’s Affairs, Cde Mabel Chinomona, who also serves as the President of the Senate.

The handover ceremony took place yesterday at the Chiwetu Training Centre in Makoni West Constituency, where selected women from all districts of the province received their share.

Cde Chinomona said the programme reflects President Mnangagwa’s and Zanu PF’s commitment to uplifting women through practical and sustainable projects. She urged beneficiaries to properly care for the chicks and grow their ventures into commercial operations.

“This initiative shows that the Women’s League and Young Women for ED share one mission to promote economic growth and empower women. We must nurture young women to become tomorrow’s leaders, teaching them patience, commitment, and readiness for future leadership roles,” said Cde Chinomona.

Cde Chinomona also announced the launch of a US$500,000 economic empowerment fund to support women across the country. She said the fund aims to ensure that women at the grassroots level also benefit from government empowerment programmes.

“Empowerment is no longer reserved for the privileged few in cities. Every woman, wherever she lives, must have access to opportunities that can transform her life.

These chicks should multiply and bring real change to your households. Every woman must be economically active,” Cde Chinomona stated.

Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services and Makoni West MP, Dr Jenfan Muswere, commended the Women’s League for complementing government efforts to achieve Vision 2030, which aims for an upper-middle-income economy.

He said the Chiwetu Training Centre, now nearing completion, will include a drug rehabilitation facility and provide training in key skills such as motor mechanics, carpentry, welding, and garment making to empower both women and youths.

“Women in Manicaland have fully embraced empowerment programmes that promote self-reliance economic participation is the backbone of national development, and everyone must play a part,” Dr Muswere added.

Minister of Information Communication Technology and Courier Services, who serves as National Chairperson for Young Women for Economic Development Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, applauded President Mnangagwa for opening leadership and business opportunities for young women.

“We are grateful to the President for ensuring that young women can now rise to senior positions in politics and government.

Many of us were mentored through the Women’s League and are now serving as Members of Parliament and Ministers,” said Hon. Mavetera.

Cde Mavetera also donated 50 goats to women in Makoni West to help them start goat-rearing projects.