SYDNEY MUBAIWA
MASVINGO- The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira on Friday last week hosted a celebratory luncheon at the upmarket Urban Lifestyle Hotel, bringing together villagers, government and business leaders to mark two consecutive years of national recognition as the best performing minister.
Speaking at the event, Minister Chadzamira said the recognition is a testament of progress, unity, hardwork and dedication in the province.
“This award is a victory for every single one of us. It is a testament of the hardwork, resilience, accountability and unity of the people of our great province.
“We are therefore gathered here to celebrate ourselves. We have shown that, when we pull together in one direction development is not a dream, it becomes a reality, ” he said.
He credited President Mnangagwa’s devolution agenda for what he described as development success in the province.
“Let me extend my deepest appreciation to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Cde Dr. E.D Mnangagwa for his visionary leadership and championing the Devolution Agenda.
“His guiding philosophy that ‘Nyika Inovakwa Nevene vayo ‘ continue to inspire us to greater heights of development in our province and guide our daily service delivery,” he said.
The Minister also praised Provincial Permanent Secretary Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa for receiving a similar distinction for the second year running, with the two officials presenting the awards as evidence that the province was moving in the right direction.
He thanked the business community for championing development through job creation and community social responsibility a sign that everyone is pulling in one direction.
Minister Chadzamira urged people in the province to prepare for the upcoming national events including the Sanganai/ Hlanganani Tourism Expo, Disability Expo and the 2027 National Independence Day commemorations, saying the programmes would attract tourism and investment opportunities.
“We must be ready to host these major events because they have the potential to boost investment and tourism in our province,” he said.
Among those who graced the glittering event Masvingo business tycoon Commissioner Sternly Kondongwe who runs Mhande A&B Farms, Byword Motors & Logistics Jadecon Engineering & Foods and Bayfound Pvt Ltd and Tasunungurwa Marisa, proprietor of Marisa Worldwide.
Chadzamira also credited President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s devolution agenda for what he described as development success in Masvingo.
“The President’s vision under the principle ‘Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo’ has continued to guide the province’s transformation,” said Chadzamira.
He also applauded civil servants, businesses and development partners for supporting provincial programmes with broader goal being attaining a $30billion economy by 2030.
Meanwhile, Zanu PF Central Committee member and businessman with interests in almost all sectors in the country, Kudakwashe Tagwirei gifted Minister Chadzamira with $20 000 for the Presidential award.
Marisa was also not left out as dished out $4 000 to guests from various districts who took to the dancefloor showcasing their skills.
