President Mnangagwa Calls for Active Leadership to Drive Development

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged senior ZANU-PF leaders to work harder and take a more active role in driving the country’s development agenda.

Speaking at the 390th Session of the Politburo in Harare, President Mnangagwa said the time for relaxed or passive leadership is over. He told members that they must take the lead in coming up with ideas that help grow the party and develop the nation.

“The Politburo members are expected to lead from the front as thought leaders who guide the generation of ideas to drive party growth and national development,” President Mnangagwa said.

He stressed that all party departments must focus on delivering real results and properly carrying out Government programmes, especially those under the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), the country’s current economic blueprint.

The President also reminded party officials to strictly follow the party constitution, saying discipline and regular meetings are key to success.

“Those who chair standing committees of the Central Committee should convene meetings in line with the party Constitution. This approach is central to the effective implementation of National Development Strategy 2,” he said.

President Mnangagwa further urged leaders to stop setting unclear goals and instead focus on specific, time-bound projects that bring visible results.

On the economy, he reaffirmed that ZANU-PF will continue guiding Government policies and implementing strong, people-focused programmes aimed at protecting citizens while growing Zimbabwe’s industries.

His message was clear: leaders must take responsibility, work efficiently, and ensure the country’s development plans are fully implemented.