Politburo meeting kickstarts Zanu-PF's Conference

Published: 12 hours ago

Zanu-PF's 22nd Annual National People's Conference begins today with a Politburo meeting at the party's headquarters in Harare, marking the start of a week-long political event that will culminate in Mutare this weekend.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also the party's First Secretary, is presiding over the meeting, which will be followed by a Central Committee session tomorrow before delegates travel to Mutare for the main conference scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

In a statement, Zanu-PF spokesperson Cde Chris Mutsvangwa said the party's secretary-general, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, had formally notified members of the meetings.

"Zanu-PF secretary-general Advocate Jacob Mudenda informs all members that the 388th Ordinary Session of the Politburo is to be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 1000hrs. He further informs all members of the 128th Ordinary Session of the Central Committee to be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 1000hrs. Both meetings will be held at Zanu-PF Headquarters," said Cde Mutsvangwa, adding that members were expected to be seated by 9:45 AM.

Zanu-PF's Director for Information and Publicity, Cde Farai Marapira, said the main delegation would depart for Mutare on Thursday ahead of the official opening of the conference on Friday, with the closing ceremony set for Saturday. Delegates are expected to return to their respective provinces on Sunday.

As part of his programme in Manicaland, President Mnangagwa is expected to commission the Mega Market Milling Plant and the Ministry of Health and Child Care's newly constructed National Pharmaceutical Warehouse at Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital. He will also launch a national tree-planting initiative by leading the first planting exercise at the site earmarked for new Zanu-PF provincial offices adjacent to the conference venue.

Cde Marapira said the annual conference serves as a critical platform for assessing the party's achievements, challenges and future opportunities, ensuring a coordinated approach to policy implementation and economic growth.

"The conference helps reinvigorate party structures, introspect and debate. Various committees have been set up to plan and strategise for the coming year," he said.

He added that discussions would centre on key economic, social and political issues, with government ministries expected to present reports outlining development priorities and strategies to tackle national and global challenges.

Zanu-PF National Chairperson Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, who inspected preparations in Mutare, expressed satisfaction with the progress made, noting that all logistical and infrastructural arrangements were complete.

"They have surpassed all our expectations, so thank you to Zanu-PF Manicaland. What is also pleasing is that all the regalia has been delivered, and the Politburo, Central Committee members and even the delegates will receive their regalia before attending the conference," she said.

Cde Muchinguri-Kashiri confirmed that nearly US$4 million had been mobilised for the event, with US$2 million contributed by the party leadership. She added that adequate power supply, road upgrades and food provisions had been secured for the more than 5,000 delegates expected to attend.

In keeping with tradition, she said, any surplus resources from the conference would be donated to hospitals, orphanages and other charitable institutions.
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