Innovation pays off: President
Zvamaida Murwira
Senior Reporter
GOVERNMENT is working to ensure technological advancements in the country are commensurate with the 46 years of independence through innovation, research, modernisation and industrialisation efforts that uplift the lives of ordinary persons, President Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks on Saturday, while addressing thousands of people drawn from the country’s 10 provinces gathered to commemorate the 46th National Independence celebrations at Maphisa Stadium, Matabeleland South Province. “Significant strides are being made towards ensuring that our 46 years of independence are in tandem with technological advancements,” said President Mnangagwa. “Robust and forward-looking innovation and industrial ecosystems are evident across the economy. “These incorporate transformational science and technology projects as well as research and development initiatives. We are enjoying products out of the innovation hubs dotted across the country.” Several initiatives to modernise infrastructure, he said, were underway and various projects had been completed. “As we celebrate 46 years of independence, the vision towards restoring, modernising and upgrading our national infrastructure is ongoing. The opening of economic development corridors, to build local capacities and create more employment opportunities are on course,” he said. “Roads are an economy. As such, road construction, routine rehabilitation and maintenance have been rolled out, following the aftermath of flooding and associated destruction of our road network. “In view of the dire state of bridges through-out the country, a specialised unit will be set up to specifically attend to bridges.” ReadMore