ED Warns Saboteurs

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa today issued a stern warning to economic saboteurs, asserting that they should not be allowed to disrupt the country’s economy or hinder developmental projects that the government is implementing nationwide.

Mnangagwa, the Zanu PF first secretary, made these remarks in Harare while presiding over the burial of the late national hero Tinashe Elisha Nzirasha Chigudu at the National Heroes Acre. Chigudu passed away on February 5 after a long illness.

The President’s warning follows recent developments, including the announcement by Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed sugar producer Hippo in which it planed to retrench workers in phases starting this month, citing harsh operational costs, unprecedented economic challenges, and inflationary pressures.

Additionally, the country’s largest retailer by store count, OK Zimbabwe, also closed five branches across the country, citing a challenging trading environment as the primary reason.

The affected branches include Robson Manyika, Glen Norah, Kuwadzana Express, and Mbare in Harare, as well as Chitungwiza Town Centre and Entumbane in Bulawayo.

Speaking at the national shrine, President Mnangagwa emphasized that economic saboteurs must not be given the opportunity to disrupt the country’s developmental trajectory, which is focused on achieving the Vision 2030 agenda.

“In every sector, province by province, let us remain focused, disciplined, and work harder towards the attainment of Vision 2030. No amount of economic chicanery, mudslinging, or discord should be allowed or entertained to derail our irreversible course to modernize, industrialize, and develop our country. We are marching forward ever, backwards never,” Mnangagwa declared.

“The long-enduring spirit of national pride and collective loyalty to the nation remains our cardinal beacon. As citizens of this country, wherever we are and whatever socio-economic activities we may be undertaking, the interests of Zimbabwe must remain at the core of our focus as we build our country brick by brick, stone upon stone,” he continued.

“We cannot tire or lose heart. Let us maintain our focus and discipline to build the Zimbabwe we all want. None but ourselves have this weighty obligation. We must, therefore, remain bold and confident in our abilities as a proud, truly independent African people with our national character embedded in a rich liberation heritage,” Mnangagwa added.