'Birthday Boy',Zim President Mnangagwa Rallies Youths to Steer Economic Development

Mvurwi-Zimbabwean leader,President Emmerson Mnangagwa who celebrated his 84th birthday today has rallied youths across the Southern African country to take up a leading role to steer development.

Speaking at his birthday fete which coincides with the Munhumutapa Day holiday,President Emmerson Mnangagwa encouraged young people to position themselves for the country to attain prosperity.

"I challenge, the young people to continue playing theirpart towards building a stronger, modernised,industrialised and prosperous society, that leaves no one and no place behind.

"The future belongs to those who are

prepared to sacrifice and wholeheartedly serve ourmotherland, Zimbabwe,"President Mnangagwa said.

He also cited the youths as the vital cog to attain Zim's Vision 2030 and acknowledged the efforts that are being done by  young people to achieve this economic blueprint.

"To achieve our set goals and Vision 2030, the youth must be development oriented and disciplined as well as, patriotic and loyal to our motherland Zimbabwe.

"I am pleased that the youth of our country, are making great strides, exhibiting courage and stamina, in all sectors,"he added.

President Mnangagwa challenged  young Zimbabweans to "leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, and deploy their talents and skills towards

nation building".

He further revealed that various programmes have been put in place to empower the youths.

"The Munhumutapa Housing Scheme is openingopportunities for young people to own homes.I commend the local authorities who are availing land for these projects.

"Similarly, the Presidential Youth Empowerment Fund, is enabling youth to set up and grow their enterprises, fostering wealth creation and economic inclusion,"the Zimbabwean leader revealed.

However, President Mnangagwa   also reminded Zimbabweans youths to exude intergrity and honesty as they create wealth.

"Ndinoshuvira kuti tisvike pachikamu chekuti

mubvunzo hawusi wekuti “sei munhu anemari”,

tisvike pakubvunza kuti “sei usina mari”Itai mari (loosely translated to we must come to a point where one must not be questioned on why he is rich but be questioned on why he is poor.Make money)

"Make clean money. Mukaita huori, majeri

hanakuzara. Bopa yena!(if you are involved corruption,jails are not full,you will be arrested)

"A prosperous life for all, is possible through hard honest work, discipline and focus. This is what you our young people must work toward,".

The Munhumutapa Day was organised by the Zanu PF youth league and was graced  by President Mnangagwa,the First Family,Vice President Kembo Mohadi and top government and Zanu PF officials.

Thousands of young people thronged Mvurwi High and there was entertainment galore from  young ZimDancehall star Junior Spragga and gospel musician Mambo Dhuterere among many other acts.

Earlier on,bikers from ZimBikers and Young Women for ED  rode from Harare to Mvurwi in commemoration of the Munhumutapa Day and is a tribute to the Munhumutapa empire which remains a great symbol of a sophisticated pre-colonial people.

It also coincides with President Mnangagwa's birthday anniversary on 15 September.