Staff Reporter

President Mnangagwa has reiterated his Administration's unwavering commitment to combating acts of sabotage, corruption, and other detrimental activities that could hinder Zimbabwe's economic development.

Addressing the Zanu PF National Youth Assembly in Harare yesterday, the President emphasized that his Government will intensify its crackdown on white-collar crimes and other unethical behaviours.

"The Zanu PF Government will not back down on our onslaught against immoral and irresponsible acts of sabotage, such as money laundering and other forms of white-collar crime that are derailing our economic progress. There are no sacred cows. Pasi ne corruption; pasi nehuori," declared President Mnangagwa.

The President urged the youth to be proactive and diligent participants in the nation's development.

He highlighted the essential role young people play in the leadership structure of the party and the country at large.

"You are a strategic cog in our party leadership structure and have the burden and responsibility to live up to the expectations of the young people of our Party and nation. I, therefore, call upon you all to continue to lead from the front as we grow, modernize, develop, and industrialize our economy. Never be spectators in the development and implementation of the policies and programs of our Zanu PF-led Government," he said.

The President emphasized that there are no shortcuts to development and economic progress, urging the youth to work hard and seize available opportunities for community betterment.

"Hapana feja-feja apa. We should work hard on a disaggregated and deliberate basis to realize our goal to improve the quality of life of our people," he stated.

President Mnangagwa said that youths in positions of authority must not abuse them but leverage the same to serve the nation.

"The strategic positions the youth hold in Cabinet, Parliament, local authorities, or as board members of various organizations are not designed so that you have clout in your social circles, ‘kuti muremere ma-streets’; Kwete! You have a duty to leverage those portfolios to wholeheartedly serve the young people of Zimbabwe,” said President Mnangagwa.

Speaking at the same event, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga echoed the President's sentiments, stressing the importance of youth involvement in national development.

"Let us therefore, continue in the same spirit of unity and work together to ensure that the country remains on course to accelerate the achievement of our pro-people vision of becoming an empowered and prosperous upper middle-income society by 2030," Vice President Chiwenga said.

Vice President Kembo Mohadi also addressed the assembly, urging the youth to maintain high levels of discipline to effectively contribute to the nation's progress.

The National Assembly of the Youth League was attended by ZANU PF Vice Presidents Cde Constantino Chiwenga and Cde Kembo Mohadi, National Chairperson Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, and other senior ruling Party officials.