Zimbabwe’s workforce is the cornerstone of the country’s aspirations towards the attainment of Vision 2030 as workers continue to guide the country into a future of prosperity, equity and sustainable development, President Mnangagwa has said.
In his Workers’ Day commemoration speech delivered at State House yesterday, President Mnangagwa said the dedication, tireless efforts, resilience and tenacity shown by the country’s workforce should be celebrated.
Consequently, the attainment of national goals, he said, was anchored on the performance of the country’s workers.
As such, under the Second Republic, the welfare of workers has continued to be a top priority.
“Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2024. We observe and celebrate the invaluable contributions of workers across all sectors to our society.
“This day serves as a reminder of the tireless efforts, dedication and resilience demonstrated by the workers of our country.
“As the nation commemorates this day, we acknowledge and applaud the vital role that labour plays in the realisation of our national development goals. Workers are indeed the cornerstone of our aspirations towards the attainment of Vision 2030, guiding us towards a future of prosperity, equity and sustainable development, as we strive to attain a prosperous and empowered upper middle-income society.
“As we continue to build our country, guided by our philosophy ‘Nyika inovakwa, inotongwa, inonamatigwa nevene vayo/ Ilizwe lakhiwa, libuswe, likhulekelwe ngabanikazi balo,’ we celebrate the milestones we are realising under the Second Republic,” he said.
President Mnangagwa said the Second Republic was committed to continuously improving the welfare of its workforce.
remarkable resilience, adaptability, ingenuity and innovation,” he said.
President Mnangagwa commended Zimbabweans for their work ethic, saying such efforts were taking the country to greater heights.
The country’s diaspora community, he said, was equally playing an instrumental role in the country’s development, something which was commendable.
opportunities that are essential for promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development is being scaled up.
“Equally, I call upon the private sector to concertedly reflect on robust and responsive strategies that can be implemented to transform and empower workers in the sector, in line with our National Development Strategy and Vision 2030 aspirations,” he said.