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Addressing a jubilant crowd in Gokwe yesterday during the nation’s 45th Independence Day celebrations, in Gokwe, Nembudziya, President Emmerson Mnangagwa highlighted the positive impact of the National Development Strategy, noting a rise in manufacturing sector capacity utilization to 50%, up from 43%.
In his speech, President Mnangagwa reiterated the ZANU PF government’s unwavering commitment to building a prosperous future for all Zimbabweans.
He emphasized the critical importance of technical and vocational education, particularly in science, technology, and innovation, to ensure the competitiveness of Zimbabwean products in both local and global markets.
“After 45 years of Independence, the ZANU PF Government remains committed to building a future that honours the sacrifices of the past, but fundamentally secures prosperity for the generations ahead,” President Mnangagwa declared.
He underscored that training of artisans and technicians is crucial to drive the industrialization agenda, referencing the ongoing Industry and Government Special Apprenticeship Scheme.
“To guarantee that Zimbabwean products are competitive in both local and global markets, technical and vocational education, with biases on Science, Technology and Innovation, are of critical importance.
“Training of artisans and technicians to drive our industrialization agenda, under the Industry and Government Special Apprenticeship Scheme has commenced.” He stated.
The President also said the Integrated Skills Expansion and Outreach Programme, is equiping youths in rural communities with skills for modernization and development.
Furthermore, he pointed to tax incentives, infrastructure access, and public procurement reforms favoring youth-led enterprises and business start-ups implemented by the Second Republic.
“Over the past year, tax incentives, infrastructure access and public procurement reforms that favour youth led enterprises and business start-ups have been implemented by the second republic.” He said.
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