Ministers will now be required to present detailed reports of their work to Zanu PF Politburo meetings, a move aimed at reinforcing the link between party resolutions and Government action, while ensuring that policies translate into tangible benefits for the people.
The directive was announced by President Mnangagwa, who is also the Zanu PF First Secretary, during the 387th Politburo meeting in Harare. He said the party, which carries the people’s mandate, must maintain strategic oversight to guarantee that no gap emerges between policy pronouncements and service delivery.
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona became the first to present such a report, providing updates on the state of roads and the railway network.
President Mnangagwa stressed that all office bearers in both party and Government must work tirelessly to advance economic growth, good governance, and a higher quality of life for citizens. He reminded leaders that the protection of Zimbabwe’s sovereignty and independence requires utmost discipline and accountability.
“The party has a duty to cement the mutual and strategic trust of the people of our beloved motherland, Zimbabwe, through the timely implementation of our policies, the effective management of our affairs and just and fair governance,” he said.
The President underlined that corruption and excesses that disconnect leadership from the people would not be tolerated. He urged cadres to embody integrity, unity, and clean governance, warning that those who bring the party into disrepute would be dealt with firmly in line with the party constitution.
Winning the trust and confidence of the people, he said, remains central to Zanu PF’s mission: “Ngatirambei tichishandira musangano wedu neruzhinji rweZimbabwe.”
President Mnangagwa called for stringent self-regulation and discipline, particularly among office bearers, stressing that resources must always be directed towards lifting citizens out of poverty. He highlighted the need to document and showcase successful empowerment projects by women and youths across districts and provinces, underscoring that projects must deliver real transformation on the ground rather than serve as window-dressing.
“United at heart, in mind and vision with our people, Vision 2030 is achievable. There is no going back,” he declared.
Turning to international relations, the President noted Zimbabwe’s ongoing engagements with China, the Vatican, and Eswatini as evidence of the country’s commitment to building partnerships. He commended the elevation of Zimbabwe–China ties to an “All Weather Zimbabwe-China Community with a Shared Future” and urged ministries, departments, and the private sector to fully harness opportunities emerging from such relations for national development.
He also welcomed growing global support for Zimbabwe’s bid for the 2027–2028 non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, with endorsements already received from China, Russia, India, Palestine, and others. Zimbabwe, he said, is ready to contribute to multilateralism, global peace, and a fairer international governance system.
The Politburo’s new reporting framework signals Zanu PF’s determination to integrate party directives into Government execution, ensuring that the aspirations of the people remain at the centre of policymaking.
