Debra Matabvu
Senior Reporter
THE Second Republic, through various economic blueprints and socio-economic reforms, has ushered the country into a new era of hope, development and improved service delivery, President Mnangagwa has said.
Speaking at the 38th Cabinet meeting, the last for the year, held yesterday at State House in Harare, President Mnangagwa said despite global shocks experienced during the period of National Development Strategy 1, reforms carried out since the dawn of the Second Republic have been a resounding success.
This, the President said, was made possible by the unity and hard work of Zimbabweans from all walks of life who have put shoulder to the wheel embracing the country’s development philosophy, “Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo”.
“Despite global shocks experienced during the period of NDS1, the reforms carried out since the Second Republic have been a resounding success,” President Mnangagwa said.
“Through the unity and hard work of all our people, we have ushered our nation into a new era of hope, development, modernisation, industrialisation and improved service delivery. The economy demonstrated remarkable resilience, bolstered by strong policy coordination and fiscal prudence.
“It is indeed pleasing that during the year 2025, we continued to witness the strengthening of the macro-economic environment.
“Our National Gross Domestic Product firmed, along with the stabilisation of the ZiG currency, among other key economic indicators.”
President Mnangagwa also commended Cabinet Ministers for their commitment to Cabinet meetings and the implementation of resolutions throughout the year, noting that this dedication had contributed to “invaluable progress” for the benefit of ordinary citizens.
“Through our collective responsibility, we have made invaluable progress for the benefit of our beloved motherland, Zimbabwe,” he added.
“As Government, we have remained resolute and steadfast in seeking to fulfil the collective expectations of our citizens. Nyika inovakwa, inotongwa, inonamatigwa nevene vayo/Ilizwe lakhiwa, libuswe, likhu-le-ke-lwe ngabanikazi balo.
“I am pleased to note that our Cabinet proceedings for the year 2025 were robust and responsive to the needs of our people.
“I, therefore, commend all of us for the dedication, commitment and resilience with which we conducted Cabinet business.”
The President also commended cabinet Ministers for attending Cabinet; however, he said there is room for improvement, considering that the meetings took precedence over all other Government proceedings.
He also challenged Ministers to reflect on their set targets submitted at the commencement of the year and to continually analyse all memoranda generated from respective Ministries before submission for consideration by Cabinet.
President Mnangagwa said continued collective efforts by Cabinet Ministers will result in progress and remarkable success in all sectors of the economy.
The modernised performance management and results-oriented digitised platforms introduced by the Government, President Mnangagwa said, had improved service delivery in all sectors of the economy.
He said: “Through the National Energy Compact, the country will continue to strengthen power generation and support independent power producers. Our collective efforts on this front should see us achieve access to reliable, affordable, sustainable and clean energy for our communities in both rural and urban areas.
“We also scored remarkable successes in a broad array of areas, including infrastructure construction projects, mining, manufacturing and tourism.
“In the social sector, gains were recorded in education, skills development as well as empowerment for the youth, women and veterans of the liberation struggle, among many others.
“As you are aware, this year’s close of the Cabinet calendar coincides with the end of tenure of our national economic blueprint, the National Development Strategy 1 (2021 to 2025).
“One of the notable results under NDS1 has been the transformation and reinvigoration of public sector performance and delivery mechanisms.
“We institutionalised a results-oriented culture across Government, anchored on modern performance management systems, while also strengthening accountability mechanisms and promoting digitalised processes. These have seen us curbing the red tape, towards improved service delivery across the board.”
He also added that performance contracts for senior officials continue to enhance delivery, while creating an administration that is citizen-focused, efficient and aligned to the country’s developmental aspirations and the Constitution.
President Mnangagwa said mechanisms will be put in place to ensure the gains witnessed during the year are sustained, with Ministries set to provide services throughout the festive season.
“Mechanisms must be put in place to ensure that the momentum that was gained during the course of the year is sustained,” he said.
“Government services across all Ministries should continue to be provided throughout the festive season. “On our part, let us stand ready to avail ourselves to attend to urgent business which may arise.
“Finally, I once again congratulate us all for a successful and fruitful 2025 Cabinet Calendar. We conducted Cabinet business with befitting diligence commitment, as we served our motherland, Zimbabwe.”
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