ZANU PF Harare Province Vice Chairman, Cde Ephraim Fundukwa, has called on Zimbabweans to rise above political differences and unite in support of Constitutional Amendment Number 3, emphasizing that national cohesion is critical to achieving Vision 2030.

Addressing Independence Day celebrations in Makoni, Chitungwiza, Fundukwa told a large gathering that the Second Republic has already laid a strong foundation for peace and stability across Harare and the country at large. He said the proposed amendment represents the next crucial step in safeguarding that progress for future generations.

“Let me be clear: political point-scoring ends where our national destiny begins. We march as one Zimbabwe, or we do not march at all. Unity over politics – that is our oath,” said Cde Fundukwa.

He stressed that the amendment should not be viewed through a partisan lens, but rather as a national instrument designed to support long-term development goals.

“Constitutional Amendment Number 3 is not a favour to any party. It is a shield for our nation’s future. It gives us the time and the space to fully realise Vision 2030 without the distraction of endless electioneering. I am calling on every Zimbabwean, every voter, every leader – no matter their political flag – to push this amendment forward with both hands.”

The Makoni celebrations, which drew residents from areas such as Glen View and Budiriro, provided a fitting platform for the unity message. Fundukwa noted that efforts to promote cohesion within Harare Province have begun to narrow political divisions, with growing acknowledgment—even across party lines—of the importance of Vision 2030 and the proposed amendment.

Highlighting the prevailing peace, he said the country has moved beyond past instability and must now consolidate its gains through constitutional reforms.

“The days of bamboo are dead and buried. We have peace from Harare to Mutare – real peace, not paper peace. Now we need the constitutional tools to sustain it. A five-year term is a sprint; a seven-year term is a strategic march. We are building a US$53 billion economy – you don’t build that by changing captains every five minutes,” Fundukwa declared.

He added that grassroots engagement initiatives have helped foster broader understanding of the amendment, particularly among young people.

“The young people – our future leaders – have already understood the assignment. They know this Bill is not about politics; it is about their jobs, their roads, their clinics, and their Zimbabwe. The students are rallying behind President Mnangagwa’s leadership. They are eager to see this Bill sail through, because they will inherit the harvest,” said Cde Fundukwa.

Fundukwa also pointed to the significance of hosting national celebrations outside traditional provincial centres, saying it reflects the government’s devolution agenda and commitment to inclusive development.

He argued that with the economy projected to reach US$53 billion, the amendment would serve as a key pillar in sustaining national progress.

“We have moved from near-zero reserves in 2017 to a US$53 billion economy that is not a miracle, that is a method. Now let us unite, pass Amendment Number 3, and march to 2030 as one people. Not as ZANU PF, not as opposition, but as Zimbabweans. Forward ever, backward never!” he said.

In closing, the Vice Chairman urged party structures across the province to step up voter education efforts and community outreach programmes to ensure widespread understanding and support for the proposed amendment.

By Everisto Zhuwao

A total of 732 officers recently graduated from the Ntabazinduna Prisons Training School, marking a significant expansion in regional correctional cooperation.

The graduation ceremony was a milestone for the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), as it hosted non-commissioned officers from allied forces for the first time. Among the graduates were three officers from Eswatini, a development that highlights the growing partnership between the two nations’ security sectors.

The Commissioner-General of Eswatini’s His Majesty’s Correctional Services, LaMakhosini Phindile Dlamini, attended the event as the guest of honour. The graduates completed various professional courses, including basic security, investigations, and correctional reaction tactics.

ZPCS Commissioner-General Dr. Moses Cyril Ngawaite Chihobvu presided over the ceremony and thanked the government for modernising the service. He also expressed gratitude to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his continued commitment to strengthening correctional operations.

Dr. Chihobvu described the training as a strategic investment in human capital and urged the new graduates to maintain high levels of discipline and ethical conduct in their work environments.

“The environment in which you operate calls for the highest levels of discipline and ethical conduct,” said Dr. Chihobvu. He further advised the officers to remain vigilant and demonstrate unwavering moral strength.

Addressing the threat of misconduct, the Commissioner-General issued a stern warning against corruption, describing it as a “cancer” that tarnishes the image of the organisation. He warned that the law would apply to any offenders without favour.

The ceremony concluded with a call for the graduates to return to their stations with a professional philosophy anchored in honesty. The graduation forms part of a broader ZPCS effort to professionalise its workforce and improve service delivery across Zimbabwe and the region.

ZANU PF, Harare Province Political Commissar, Cde Voyage Dambuza has issued a fiery call for Zimbabweans to set aside political differences and rally behind Constitutional Amendment Number 3, declaring that national unity must trump partisan interests to secure Vision 2030.

Speaking yesterday at the Independence Day celebrations held in Makoni, Chitungwiza, Dambuza told thousands that the Second Republic has already proved its commitment to peace across Harare and the nation and that the constitutional amendment is the next logical step to lock in stability.

“We cannot afford to let political squabbles derail our progress. Unity over politics, always.

“Constitutional Amendment Number 3 is not about one party. It is about giving this nation the time and space to fully realise Vision 2030. I am calling on all Zimbabweans, regardless of their political flag, to push this amendment forward,” said Cde Dambuza.

The Makoni festivitie, attended by a sea of residents from Glen View, Budiriro, and beyond, served as a powerful backdrop for the message.

Under the Second Republic, Harare Province leadership has successfully bridged the divide, with opposition political parties now recognising the value of Vision 2030 and openly backing the amendment’s cause.

“The days of bamboo are gone.
“We have peace from Harare to Mutare. Now we need the constitutional tools to sustain it.”

He reiterated that the proposed amendment, which extends presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years,has gained cross-party understanding, thanks to grassroots unity programmes championed by the province.

“As the future leaders of tomorrow, they should understand that the Bill will benefit them. It is not about politics; it is about Zimbabwe’s future. The students are rallying behind the leadership of President Mnangagwa. They are eager to see the Bill sailing through,” said Cde Dambuza.

The celebrations, held outside the traditional provincial capital as part of devolution, indicated how the Second Republic has brought lasting unity and peace across the country. With a US$53 billion economy now within sight, Harare Province leadership declared that Constitutional Amendment Number 3 is the final pillar to entrench the gains of independence.

“We have moved from near-zero reserves in 2017 to a US$53 billion economy,” Dambuza said. “Now let us unite, pass Amendment Number 3, and march to 2030 as one people.”