Never lose focus of our economic development thrust; ED

Never lose focus of our economic development thrust; ED

 

Nevanji Munyaradzi Chiondegwa

 

 

The national development philosophy ‘Nyika inovakwa, inotongwa, inonamatigwa nevene vayo/Ilizwe lakhiwa, libuswe, likhulekelwe ngabanikazi balo’ remains the country’s guiding compass as the country remains focused on the attainment of Vision 2030, President Mnangagwa has said.

 

President Mnangagwa who was the Chief Mourner said this at the triple burial of National Heroine Cde Grace Tsitsi Jadagu and National Heroes and liberation war stalwarts Brigadier General Shadreck Vezha and Cde Nyasha Nash Dzimiri. The three heroes were laid to rest today at the National Shrine in Harare.

 

President Mnangagwa said, “Let us never forget that it is through the selfless consistent, and persistent sacrifices of heroes such as the late Brigadier General Vezha, Cde Dzimiri, and Cde Jadagu as well as many other departed and living cadres that Zimbabwe continues to enjoy independence, freedom and sovereignty.”

 

He exhorted the nation to defend the nation in the face of neo-imperialist machinations. He said all Zimbabweans across all sectors and individually must work hard for a more prosperous future for all.

 

“Our focus remains on the attainment of Vision 2030 and to build Zimbabwe, brick by brick, stone upon stone. The national development philosophy ‘Nyika inovakwa, inotongwa, inonamatigwa nevene vayo/Ilizwe lakhiwa, libuswe, likhulekelwe ngabanikazi balo’; remains our guiding compass. We must never lose focus of our economic development thrust, to modernise and industrialise our country” said the Chief Mourner.

 

He added that as the nation strives to achieve its national second developmental goals, there will be challenges and urged all to pull in one direction, as a united and peace-loving people. The burden of developing our own country falls on us.

 

He commended all Zimbabweans for how they have adopted and are protecting the use of ourthe Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) . He also called upon all Zimbabweans, especially youths, women, and young officers in the rank and file of the Intelligence, Defence and Security Sector to draw up good traits of patriotism and selflessness which were exhibited by the late Brigadier General Vezha, Cde Dzimiri, and Cde Jadagu.

 

President Mnangagwa said, “The three departed heroes remained honest, humble and trustworthy cadres who were always ready to avail themselves to serve their country. Sadly, in the case of the late National Hero, Brigadier General Vezha, before the tragic accident, he was set to assume his new role as the Defence Attaché to Tanzania and Kenya on 23 April 2024.”

 

He urged the Zimbabwe Defence Forces and Intelligence and Security Training establishments, to be part of the mainstream research, science, innovation, and technology development ecosystem underpinned by the Heritage-Based Education 5.0 model. The provision of knowledge and skills to address both emerging and traditional security threats for the production of quality goods and services and for technological advancement remain key priority areas.

 

He said, “Over the weekend, I was pleased to host, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr Ruto for a State visit, during which he officially opened the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. This was held under the theme, “Innovation; a catalyst to Industrialisation and Trade”. This highlights the centrality we must accord science, technology and innovation as we develop every facet of our country.”

 

The Chief Mourner and Commander in Chief said, “Finally, as we lay to rest our gallant departed heroes, I urge our Intelligence, Defence, and Security sectors to be vigilant and effective on matters of national security a interests. Honor the legacy of dearly departed Senior Officers by inculcating and entrenching the professional traits which made them patriotic, loyal, and dependable Officers.”

 

He bade farewell to the departed National Heroes saying, “Comrades and Fellow Mourners; As we lay to rest the late National Heroes and Heroine, Brigadier General Vezha, Cde Nyasha Dzimiri ‘Tambaoga Mwanangu’ and Cde Amai Grace Tsitsi Jadagu alongside our Founding Fathers and other gallant sons and daughters of our beloved motherland Zimbabwe, here at the National Shrine, for remembrance and eternal reverence, we say to them; Go well Sons of the Soil; Go well Daughter of the Soil; Zororai murugare magamba edu; Lalani ngokuthula maqhawe ethu.”