The Vision and Resolve of ZANU PF in Driving National Growth

Staff Writer

The ruling party, ZANU PF, stands unwavering in its commitment to honor the legacy of those who fought for independence in the 1960s and 70s.

With a vision rooted in revolutionary sacrifice and directed towards tangible economic prosperity, the Ruling party is undertaking a bold and transformative agenda that places Zimbabwe firmly on the path to becoming a modern African success story.

This is not mere political rhetoric; it is a lived reality seen through gold, steel, tobacco, logistics, and the emergence of a home-grown entrepreneurial class.

Manicaland: Honouring a Revolutionary Bastion

Addressing journalists at the press conference on Monday, ZANU-PF national party Spokesperson Cde Christopher Mutsvangwa revealed that the upcoming conference in Manicaland Province is more than a political gathering; it is a symbolic return to the crucible of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle.

“As a historical gateway for freedom fighters passing through to Mozambique during the Chimurenga, Manicaland today becomes the new gateway for Zimbabwe’s economic exports.”

For the first time in 75 years, major exports from Zimbabwe and the broader hinterland are flowing through Mutare and the Beira Corridor rather than through distant South African ports.

This development is not only economic but historic, it is the restoration of Zimbabwe’s natural trade routes, and a direct result of the infrastructure reforms and economic diplomacy of the Second Republic under President Emmerson Mnangagwa”, CDE Mutsvangwa explained.

Economic Resurrection: From Collapse to Expansion

Cde Mutsvangwa added that Zimbabwe’s economy, once in severe distress during the 2008 hyperinflation crisis, has seen an extraordinary rebound.

Then, the country’s gold production had plummeted to just 3 tonnes per year. Today, Zimbabwe produces over 51 tonnes annually, a recovery made possible by the formalization and support of artisanal and small-scale gold mining, legal reforms, and pricing that reflects global markets.”

This renaissance in gold is not just about mineral output; it is about empowering a new class of Zimbabwean entrepreneurs.

Young miners and local investors, once sidelined, are now at the forefront of this sector, generating employment, building wealth, and transforming rural communities into dynamic economic zones.

Steel: Zimbabwe’s Industrial Revolution BeginsAt the heart of Zimbabwe’s industrial strategy lies Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) in Manhize, now home to one of the most modern steel plants in Africa.

With iron ore, coal, and ferrochrome nearby, Zimbabwe is uniquely positioned to produce low-cost, high-quality steel.

This is attracting global attention, including from South Africa, which is partnering with Zimbabwe to develop complementary roles in the regional steel value chain.

He highlighted that this transformation has revived Zimbabwe’s role not only as a mining hub but as an industrial player capable of competing with North African and even European steel producers.

President Mnangagwa’s leadership is turning Zimbabwe into a serious contender in the global steel market.

Agriculture: Tobacco and Food Security in Focus

Beyond mining and industry, Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector is also booming.

Once dominated by foreign-controlled pricing structures, CDE Mutsvangwa revealed that the tobacco industry is now delivering value directly into the hands of local producers.

Farmers in Marondera, Murehwa, and across Mashonaland are earning billions from one of the world’s best Virginia leaf exports.

Meanwhile, CDE Mutsvangwa emphasised that the party continues to monitor food security closely.

Where logistical challenges exist, solutions are being coordinated between provinces and ministries to ensure that no Zimbabwean goes hungry.

This is governance grounded in responsiveness, not neglect.

A Middle-Class Revolution: Rooted in Resources, Powered by Hard Work

The party Spokesperson added that Zimbabwe is experiencing a homegrown economic revolution, one where wealth is increasingly built by Zimbabweans, not imposed or imported.

A new black middle class is emerging, not through bank loans, but through tangible ownership of land, homes, businesses, and mineral wealth.

Contrary to narratives that paint local success with suspicion, the party asserts proudly that prosperity is not a crime.

It is a birthright of every Zimbabwean who is willing to work hard, innovate, and invest in the nation’s future.

President Mnangagwa has been clear: envy must not replace celebration when our citizens succeed.

Defying External Agendas: Zimbabwe’s Independent Path

“Zimbabwe’s resurgence has not been without resistance.

The country has faced sanctions, economic isolation, and efforts to derail its progress.

Yet, 22 years into sanctions, Zimbabwe is proving that African nations can chart their own economic destiny other than by looking West or East exclusively, but by engaging globally on their own terms.”

From engaging China and India to welcoming American investors in Mount Hampden, the message is simple: Capital has no colour.

Zimbabwe is open to investment from all, provided it serves national development”, CDE Mutsvangwa added.Infrastructure: The Next Frontier

For Zimbabwe to sustain its momentum, infrastructure is key.

The ruling party is actively seeking partnerships with global leaders in rail, logistics, and energy, particularly in Asia, to support the movement of heavy cargo from mines and factories to international markets.

This focus on logistics is not a luxury, but a strategic necessity in maintaining high GDP growth.

A Party, A President, A Nation RisingThe ruling party, he said, under the leadership of President Mnangagwa, is not distracted by noise or sabotage.

The focus remains on economic growth, job creation, and restoring Zimbabwe’s rightful place as a beacon of African prosperity.

The sacrifices of the liberation generation are not forgotten; they are being honored through action, through policy, and through results.

From goldfields to steel plants, from tobacco farms to modern ports, Zimbabwe is on the move.

The country is writing a new chapter one defined not by dependency, but by sovereignty, productivity, and dignity.