The Zanu PF Women’s League’s Fishers of Men programme is proving to bear fruit, with thousands of women now empowered through skills training, access to equipment, and income-generating projects that place them at the centre of Zimbabwe’s economic growth.
At the launch of the Presidential Empowerment Fund in Harare yesterday, Women’s League Secretary Cde Mabel Chinomona said the strategy was not only recruiting more women into party structures but also equipping them to contribute meaningfully to national development.
“Through Fishers of Men, no woman is left behind. We are ensuring that women receive the tools, skills and opportunities they need to transform their lives and communities,” she said.
Already, women are venturing into poultry, pig farming, and cattle fattening, while others are learning to drive as part of efforts to broaden their career options.
Cde Chinomona emphasised that when women are empowered, households and entire communities benefit.
She commended President Mnangagwa for placing women at the core of development programmes.
“When the woman of the house is hardworking, the family thrives; when she is empowered, the nation prospers,” said Cde Chinomona.
Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga praised the initiative, describing the Women’s League as the backbone of the ruling party.
He urged members to serve with humility and resilience while mentoring the younger generation.
“The empowerment fund is more than financial support; it is a call to unity and leadership,” he said.
Vice President Kembo Mohadi reinforced the message, saying the launch was a powerful statement of President Mnangagwa’s commitment to uplifting women nationwide.
He urged beneficiaries to put the equipment and funds to good use so that the results remain visible and impactful.
Zanu PF National Chairperson Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri commended the League for effectively mobilising women from the grassroots through Fishers of Men.
“Women are steadfast foot soldiers who can spearhead development. Empowering a woman means empowering the entire nation,” she said.
With over 5 000 women from across the ruling party’s districts attending the launch, leaders hailed the turnout as evidence of the program’s effectiveness.
The Fishers of Men strategy, they said, is uniting women, strengthening communities, and reinforcing the President’s vision of a prosperous, inclusive Zimbabwe by 2030.
