BREAKING: Key Highlights From President Mnangagwa’s Remarks at the 389th Politburo Session

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, last week paid tribute to the late Archbishop Paul Mwazha of the African Apostolic Church, who was recently declared a National Hero, as he opened the 389th session of the ZANU PF Politburo — the ruling party’s final meeting of 2025.

Addressing senior party officials at the ZANU PF Headquarters, President Mnangagwa described Archbishop Mwazha as “a towering spiritual figure whose moral guidance and commitment to nation-building earned him a revered place in Zimbabwe’s history.”

The Politburo meeting set the tone for upcoming Central Committee and National Consultative Assembly gatherings that will close the party’s calendar year.

President Mnangagwa said the 2025 political cycle was marked by strengthened unity within both the party and the nation, which he credited for enabling Zimbabwe to withstand economic and geopolitical pressures.

NDS1 Achievements, NDS2 Rollout Highlighted

The President reaffirmed the administration’s focus on national development, noting the “successful completion” of the National Development Strategy 1 (2021–2025) and the launch of its successor, NDS2 (2026–2030).

He said both frameworks were “people-driven roadmaps” that guided the nation’s economic and social transformation.

He added that resolutions from the 22nd National People’s Conference informed the crafting of the 2026 National Budget, ensuring alignment between party priorities and national fiscal planning.

Mnangagwa directed party structures to synchronize mobilisation, messaging, and grassroots engagement with NDS2’s key objectives, arguing that doing so would “accelerate economic growth and uplift the quality of life for all citizens.”

Leadership Recalibration and Embracing Technology

The President commended recent strategic workshops for both the Politburo and Central Committee, saying the platforms helped “recalibrate leadership roles” in the face of shifting domestic and global dynamics.

He urged ZANU PF to remain anchored in liberation values while adapting to contemporary tools, including ICTs and artificial intelligence. Mastery of emerging technologies, he said, was vital for effective political communication, modern governance, and youth engagement.

Economic Growth and Regional Diplomacy

Mnangagwa reported continued economic expansion, driven by key sectors such as agriculture, mining, manufacturing, tourism, construction, infrastructure development, and diaspora remittances.

On foreign policy, he praised deepening cooperation with neighbours Mozambique and Zambia through the Bi-National Commissions. These engagements, he said, were fostering regional integration, development, and peace.

However, the President also called for vigilance, warning against “counter-revolutionary elements” seeking to undermine national progress and party cohesion.

A Call for Discipline and Unity

Wrapping up the session, Mnangagwa reiterated that unity, discipline, and loyalty remained central to ZANU PF’s longevity and the nation’s stability.

“As we move into 2026, our collective resolve, hard work, and adherence to our revolutionary ethos will determine the pace of Zimbabwe’s transformation,” he said.

The Politburo adjourned with preparations underway for the Central Committee and National Consultative Assembly, which will evaluate the year’s performance and chart the party’s 2026 agenda.