Sharon Chikowore
CHINHOYI — Zanu-PF must translate conference resolutions into tangible development outcomes that improve people’s livelihoods, according to Mashonaland West provincial chairperson, Senator Mary Mliswa.
In her welcome remarks at the 23rd Zanu-PF National People’s Conference in Chinhoyi today, Senator Mliswa said the gathering should go beyond adopting resolutions and focus on implementing them to accelerate economic development and empowerment towards Vision 2030.
She said the conference theme, “From Resolutions to Results: Consolidating Economic Development and Deepening Economic Empowerment towards Vision 2030,” calls for practical action and accountability from party leaders and structures.
“Leadership is not measured by the position one occupies, but by the execution of responsibilities demanded of that office,” she said.
Senator Mliswa said Mashonaland West is committed to President Mnangagwa’s development philosophy, “Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo,” which places responsibility for national development on Zimbabweans.
She said the province has confidence in President Mnangagwa’s leadership and the country’s development trajectory towards Vision 2030, adding that progress depends on unity of purpose, consistent implementation, and commitment demonstrated through action.
Senator Mliswa said the province has strengthened its party structures, mobilized members, and enhanced its organizational capacity over the past year.
She cited the province’s participation in public hearings on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 as evidence of its mobilization capacity, noting that Makonde recorded the highest turnout nationally, while Mashonaland West submitted the highest number of written submissions among the country’s 10 provinces.
“These achievements reflect an active and engaged province that is conscious of the fact that organization must ultimately be matched by practical contribution,” she said.
Senator Mliswa said hosting the national conference is both an honor and a responsibility for Mashonaland West, a province whose history, agricultural production, and hardworking communities have contributed to the country’s development.
She reminded delegates of Chinhoyi’s historical significance in Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, particularly the sacrifices of the Chinhoyi Seven, whose resistance was an important milestone in the fight against colonial rule.
She said the sacrifices of the liberation struggle should inspire today’s leaders to deliver development for the benefit of the people.
“Our duty is not simply to remember the sacrifices of the past, but to honor them through what we build today,” she said.
Senator Mliswa urged delegates to use the conference to reflect on their responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to Zimbabwe’s economic transformation.
She also welcomed delegates from across the country, encouraging them to interact with local communities and sample agricultural produce from Mashonaland West, which she described as a province proud of its agricultural strength and hospitality.
She expressed hope that delegates would leave Chinhoyi with renewed friendships and a shared determination to advance the party’s development agenda under President Mnangagwa’s leadership.
“Welcome to Chinhoyi, welcome to Mash West. Here, we say: if you want the best, come to Mashonaland West,” she said.
