Staff Reporter

Zimbabwean traditional leaders have commended President Mnangagwa and his administration for their commitment to ensuring food security across the nation, particularly in the face of the El Nino-induced drought.

In an interview with this publication, Chief Tandi, on the sidelines of the handover ceremony of 100 replacement vehicles for Chiefs, applauded the President on the assurance that no community in Zimbabwe will go hungry.

“We have been wondering what the Government initiative is going to be regarding food, so after hearing the President speak that no one will die of hunger, ‘hakuna anofa nenzara',” said Chief Tandi.

Chief Mapungwana echoed Chief Tandi’s sentiments, praising President Mnangagwa’s commitment to ensuring food security and overall development in Zimbabwe.

“Mutungamiri VaMnangagwa vataura kuti hakuna ani nani achashaya chekudya mumatunhu ese eZimbabwe.

“VaMnangagwa varikuzadzisa zvavakataura kuti vachaita kuti nyika yedu yeZimbabwe ibudirire, vana veZimbabwe vakaguta,” said Chief Mapungwana.

Chief Mutasa, whose jurisdiction covers several areas including Mutare, Watsomba, Nyanga and others expressed gratitude towards the President and the government for providing the necessary resources to enhance their mobility. He also highlighted the significance of Vision 2030 in driving development initiatives and enabling chiefs to address the needs of their communities effectively.

“We thank the President, as Chiefs we need to be mobile, the vehicles will help in covering all the areas in our Jurisdiction and being able to attend to people’s grievances.

“Vision 2030 is helping people move from one step to the next, and you will be seeing what people need, so the Chiefs will be on the ground knowing what is needed thereby advising the leadership on the development needed therefore aiding the President’s vision,” said Chief Mutasa.

President Mnangagwa and his administration have prioritized food security measures to alleviate hunger in Zimbabwe, garnering praise from traditional leaders. However, some political activists, such as Hopewell Chingono, Fadzai Mahere, and Zambia’s Joseph Kalimbwe, are not championing food-related issues in their activism, preferring instead to overlook or understand the efforts made by the government to feed the nation. This discrepancy in priorities could lead to a lack of appreciation for the comprehensive approach taken by the government to address food insecurity in the country.