ZANU PF wrapped up its 21st National People’s Conference at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC) in Bulawayo on Saturday.
The conference resulted in the endorsement of over 162 resolutions. Here are the key resolutions regarding youth affairs and sport:
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<li>make use of ZIMDEF funds to establish new and upgrade existing Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) and Recreational facilities to curb idleness that leads to drug and substance abuse;</li>
<li>expedite the review of laws and policies to curb drug and substance abuse among the youths;</li>
<li>continue accelerating empowerment programmes including mining concessions, land, skills training, access to affordable capital and education;</li>
<li>promote the establishment of Youth Desks in every Ministry, Department and Agency;</li>
<li>provide affordable and accessible education from Early Childhood Development to Higher and Tertiary and support youths with exceptional talent;</li>
<li>ensure that attendance at the Chitepo School of Ideology is compulsory for every member of the ZANU PF Youth League;</li>
<li>consider the appointment of qualified Youths in Boards of State Owned Enterprises;</li>
<li>implement the 20% youth quota across all sectors;</li>
<li>tighten and enforce the laws against homosexuality and other social ills.</li>
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ZANU PF had a big meeting in Bulawayo where they decided to make some new rules. They want to use money to make schools and playgrounds, stop drugs, help young people get jobs and education, and have youth desks in every government office. They also want to teach their ideas to young people and put them on important boards. They said they will make sure that fewer people are gay. They made over 162 decisions in total.

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ZANU PF wrapped up its 21st National People’s Conference at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC) in Bulawayo on Saturday.
The conference resulted in the endorsement of over 100 resolutions. Here are the key resolutions regarding the State of the Party:
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1 the President and First Secretary of ZANU PF Party, His Excellency, Cde. Dr E. D. Mnangagwa’s term of office as President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and First Secretary of ZANU PF be extended beyond 2028 to 2030. The Party and Government should, therefore, set in motion the necessary amendments to the National Constitution so as to give effect to this resolution;
2 the Party and Government should establish a comprehensive framework that ensures the operationalisation of the principle of Party Supremacy over Government;
3 the Chitepo School of Ideology should decentralise its training programmes to Administrative Districts for the benefit of Party Members, Government employees, private sector and the general populace;
4 the Party’s Conflict Resolution Committee should be proactive and come up with programmes that detect, resolve and mitigate conflict within the Party;
5 the Party should expedite the digitalisation of its Cell /Village Registers to ensure credible Party Voters Rolls during Party elections so as to minimise election related disputes;
6 the Government prioritises the employment of National Youth Service graduates who have the requisite qualifications;
7 the Party District Executive Committee Chairmen be allocated motor cycles to effectively enhance their mobility in executing Party programmes;
8 the Party amends the Party Constitution to recognise Non-Combatant Cadres and War Collaborators as categories forming part of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle;
9 1st July of each year be declared a Public Holiday in honour of the late Hon. Vice President, Cde. Dr. Joshua Nyongolo Mqabuko Nkomo;
10 political returnees from the opposition be integrated into the Party after following proper procedures thereby ensuring their progressive ascendency in the Party Structures;
11 Party internal election processes should strive to achieve the implementation of the 50-50 Gender Equality Policy;
12 the Party should create a level political field to allow women access to positions of authority, within the Party, in Government and in other institutions;
13 the Party establishes Information Desks at each District Coordinating Committee Offices;
14 attendance at the Chitepo School of Ideology sessions be encouraged for all members of ZANU PF; and
15 Nhanga/ Gota/ Ixhiba programmes be supported by the Party.
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ZANU PF had a big meeting and made important decisions. They want the Party to be more important than the Government. They want to train more people about Party ideas. They also want to fix problems between Party members. They want to use technology to keep better records for elections. They want to help young people find jobs. They want to honor a important person with a holiday. They want more women to be in charge. They also want the President to stay in power longer. It was a big meeting with lots of plans for the Party.

ZANU PF Conference Resolutions On The State Of The Party

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on party members to guard against infiltration and maintain unity to protect the gains of the liberation struggle.
In his keynote address at the official opening of the 21st ZANU PF Annual National People’s Conference in Bulawayo on Friday, Mnangagwa said the party is in “safe hands” under the current leadership. He said:
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Under our watch, as this generation of leaders, our ZANU PF party ‘is in safe hands’. ZANU PF and the people of Zimbabwe are one.
We’re singing one national anthem, flying one national flag and working hard towards the attainment of our national Vision 2030 for the prosperity, modernisation, industrialisation and development of our beloved motherland.
However, party systems must be tightened and insulated against infiltration by divisive elements and malcontents who have no regard for the political order that is guaranteed by the Supreme Party Constitution.
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Mnangagwa said the party’s restructuring programme, starting from cells and villages, must urgently result in the creation of a credible party membership database. He said:
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I am aware that in some districts, chaotic records of members are deliberate and preferred by those holding party positions to gain favour or advantage over others.
This is unacceptable and must stop. Party structures are critical for a strong foundation of the revolution.
We should guard against infiltration into the structures and not to destroy the structures.
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Reports indicate that there are divisions within ZANU PF regarding succession, particularly concerning President Mnangagwa’s potential plans to extend his time in office beyond 2028.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa is warning ZANU PF members to be careful of people who want to cause trouble and divide the party. He wants everyone to stay together to protect the country's freedom. Mnangagwa says the party is doing well under his leadership and they need to work together for prosperity. He also wants the party to be strong and not let anyone who wants to cause problems join. Some members are not keeping good records of party members, and this needs to change. There are disagreements in the party about who will be the next leader after Mnangagwa.

Mnangagwa Warns ZANU PF Members To Guard Against Infiltration By Divisive Elements

ZANU PF is pushing for constitutional amendments that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term beyond 2028 when his second and final term is set to expire.
The party is currently preparing for its 21st Annual People’s Conference, which will be held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Grounds in Bulawayo from October 22 to 27.
It is at this conference that the proposed amendments may be adopted and then presented to Parliament, where ZANU PF holds a significant majority and enjoys the compliance of the opposition CCC faction led by Sengezo Tshabangu.
In the lead-up to the conference, ZANU PF’s Harare Province held its provincial inter-district conference on Sunday.
The purpose of this meeting was to formulate draft resolutions that will be presented to the party leadership at the annual conference in Bulawayo.
According to ZANU PF Harare provincial chairman Godwills Masimirembwa, the most critical resolution that emerged from the provincial inter-district conference was the recommendation that President Mnangagwa should continue to lead the country beyond 2028. Said Masimirembwa:
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The most critical issue which comes is that the Constitution of Zimbabwe must be amended to enable him to continue to lead beyond 2028.
We are aware that there are constitutional limitations; first of all, it says the President serves for a maximum of two terms of five years each.
There is that window of extending the number of years for each term, or tentatively we can remove the term limit from two terms to three terms or scrap the term limit altogether.
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According to Masimirembwa, the ZANU PF Harare inter-district conference also recommended amending another constitutional limitation – the clause that prohibits any constitutional changes from benefiting the incumbent president.
However, lawyer Thabani Mpofu argued that a constitutional amendment would not provide any legitimate benefits to Mnangagwa. He wrote on X:
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The constitutional provision that restricts a president to a maximum of two terms is a term limit provision.
As such, any successful amendment to this provision cannot be applied retroactively to benefit the incumbent.
In simple terms, Mnangagwa is constitutionally ineligible to benefit from an extension of the presidential term limit.
Therefore, any attempt to do so would not only be futile but also a blatant violation of constitutionalism.
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Mnangagwa first came into office in 2017 after a military-backed transition that removed long-time ruler Robert Mugabe from power.
Mnangagwa then won the presidential elections in 2018 and 2023, narrowly defeating his main rival, Nelson Chamisa. However, Chamisa has disputed the results of both elections.
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ZANU PF, a political party in Zimbabwe, wants to change the constitution so President Emmerson Mnangagwa can stay in power past 2028. They will discuss this at a conference in October. The party also wants to change the rule that stops constitutional changes from helping the current president. Mnangagwa became president in 2017 and won two elections. The opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, doesn't agree with the results. ZANU PF's Harare Province supports changing the constitution so Mnangagwa can continue as president after 2028.

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