ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa says the ongoing Annual People’s Conference in Mutare will serve as a key platform for the ruling party to assess progress and review developments achieved under the Second Republic led by President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.
Addressing journalists at the ZANU PF Headquarters in Harare earlier today, Cde Mutsvangwa said the conference gives the party a chance to take stock of its achievements, identify areas that need improvement, and strengthen its oversight role in Government performance.
“This conference is an opportunity for us to take stock of the work our party has been doing over time. We’ll review what we’ve done right and assess our progress in administering the Government,” he said.
He explained that ZANU PF, as the governing party, has a constitutional duty to ensure that the Government delivers on the people’s aspirations.
“It is essential to clarify that the people elect their leaders, and these leaders govern the country. Our role as the party is to provide oversight and ensure that the Government is working in the best interests of the people,” he said.
Mutsvangwa said the conference would also be used to gather feedback from party structures across the country.
“We will be gathering feedback from our membership, who may have passed resolutions outlining their expectations for the party’s work during this period. This feedback will help inform our decisions and guide our actions moving forward,” he added.
He underscored that ZANU PF is a people-centred party, deeply rooted in the wishes of the electorate.
“We are delegated by the Constitution to fulfill the wishes of Zimbabweans. And what are those wishes? The wishes of Zimbabweans are to get a better life. It was collective sacrifice by individuals for the prospect of a better life,” he said.
Cde Mutsvangwa said ZANU PF takes that mandate seriously, noting that the party’s continued leadership depends on delivering results.
“ZANU PF takes seriously its assignment to the people of Zimbabwe. Because if it doesn’t fulfill that prospect of a better life, it will be voted out of power. That’s why ZANU PF is so particular. That is why these meetings, the Annual People’s Conference, are very important,” he said.
Highlighting achievements under the Second Republic, Cde Mutsvangwa said Zimbabwe is leading in key areas of economic transformation, including mining, energy, and industrial production.
“Zimbabwe is well ahead in terms of mining and economic development. Our steel production will soon be big in the South African market. In terms of power generation, Hwange has come back rolling, and the mining sector is on a runaway success,” he said.
He added that Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth has created new opportunities and local billionaires. “We now have billionaires because of lithium, steel and chrome. This shows that we are moving towards an upper middle-income economy,” he said.
Cde Mutsvangwa also emphasised that ZANU PF’s strong base lies in rural areas, where the majority of voters have witnessed visible development projects.
“ZANU PF is a people-centred party, and 70 percent of our voters are in rural areas. They can see the results: the roads, the schools, the clinics, and irrigation schemes that have improved their lives,” he said.
He reiterated that the Mutare conference is not merely a ceremonial event, but a critical platform for accountability, reflection, and planning as the party continues to drive Zimbabwe’s transformation agenda.
The conference, which has drawn thousands of delegates from across the country, is focusing on consolidating gains made in economic development, strengthening party unity, and charting the way forward towards achieving Vision 2030.
