By Shadreck Gurenje
President Mnangagwa has said under the Second Republic government is committed to tell the Zimbabwean story anchored on the nation’s rich liberation history and heritage.
Giving his remarks at the 2025 SADC Anti-sanctions day commemorations in Harare today, President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa said as one united, peace-loving and unitary nation Zimbabwe stand proud of the sacrifices made over the years to empower the people, industrialise and grow the economy under very difficult circumstances.
“As one united, peace-loving and unitary nation, we stand proud of the sacrifices we have made over the years to empower our people, modernise, industrialise and grow our economy, under very difficult circumstances.
“Much more work lies ahead of us. We look forward with optimism and great confidence. The past years of our country under the albatross of sanctions must serve as a reminder of our capabilities, and strength.
“They must remind us that no force or country, no matter how big or sophisticated, can ever derail our progress or weaken our resolve. Our obligation to building a prosperous and self-reliant Zimbabwe, is unshakable.
“As the people of this great nation, we remain unflinching in our belief that; Nyika inovakwa, inotongwa, inonamatigwa nevene vayo/Ilizwe lakhiwa, libuswe, likhu-le-ke-lwe ngabanikazi balo,” said President Mnangagwa.
The Head of State and Government also reiterated that comprehensive people centered programmes and projects have been put in place to enhance agricultural productivity.
“We are facing head-on, challenges and shocks, such as these illegal heinous sanctions, climate change induced droughts and other public health emergencies. Us, the Zimbabwean people, are masters of our own destiny.
“The flame of our independence, freedom and sovereignty burns brighter. The great walls of our nation, our house of stone remain strong and will never be breached.
“Over the years, we have made tremendous progress in our efforts to promote a self-sufficient and food secure nation. Comprehensive people centred programmes and projects have been put in place to enhance agricultural productivity.
“Climate-proofing our agriculture has seen the country attaining food self-sufficiency. Natural calamities have been met with swift mitigation, adaption and resilience building programmes,” said President Mnangagwa.
President Mnangagwa also underscored that despite the effects of illegal sanctions the country’s national economy has been on a positive growth trajectory.
“Despite the effects of illegal sanctions, our national economy has been on a positive growth trajectory. Under the Second Republic we continue to register notable increases in foreign currency earnings, marked by export receipts, diaspora remittances and foreign direct investment inflows.
“Manufacturing, mining, infrastructure development, energy, as well as the tourism and hospitality industry, have shown resilience and growth, "said President Mnangagwa.
The theme of this year’s edition of the SADC Anti Sanctions Day, “Inclusive Development through Heritage-based Innovation and Industrialisation, in a Multilateral World”