President Delivers On 2024 Promises
President Mnangagwa
Wallace Ruzvidzo, Herald Reporter
Throughout 2024, President Mnangagwa implemented people-oriented programmes and policies aimed at reducing inflation, improving national infrastructure, and ensuring food security following the El Niño-induced drought last farming season. At the year’s outset, he stated, “2024 is promising to be a year of further growth and development,” and the Second Republic has indeed made remarkable strides. In his remarks at the last Cabinet meeting of the year on Tuesday, the President noted that the anticipated successes had materialised. He emphasised, “As Government, we have made notable headway in our people-centred national development agenda.” Throughout the year, impactful policies, programmes, and projects were crafted and implemented to meet the aspirations of citizens. A significant milestone was the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in April, marking a pivotal shift towards a mono-currency system as the country gradually moves away from reliance on the US dollar. The ZiG has shown promise in stabilising the economy, prices, and restoring confidence in the local currency. Efforts to undermine the ZiG by economic saboteurs were effectively countered by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), allowing the local currency to play its crucial role in stabilising the exchange rate. Another highlight for the Second Republic was President Mnangagwa’s smooth takeover of the SADC Chairmanship at the 44th SADC Summit of Heads of State. ReadMore