Private sector heeds President’s call to modernise
Wallace Ruzvidzo
Herald Reporter
President Mnangagwa has commended Zimbabwe’s private sector for actively supporting the Government’s industrialisation and modernisation agenda, citing National Foods’ new multi-million-dollar production facility as a prime example of this public-private synergy. Speaking at the commissioning of National Foods’ large-scale breakfast cereals extrusion plant, biscuit manufacturing line and pasta facility in Harare yesterday, the President said such investments reflect the country’s capacity to produce what it consumes and its ability to compete on regional and global scales in terms of production and productivity. “Today, we affirm that Zimbabwe has the capacity to produce what we consume and to compete regionally and globally, driven by strategic investments, innovative technology and patriotic resolve. “It is my strong belief that initiatives such as this one will accelerate our journey towards Vision 2030, bringing economic prosperity, improved livelihoods and national pride. “Let us, therefore, continue to work together to support initiatives that uphold our sovereignty, empower ourselves and build a sustainable and self-reliant Zimbabwe,” said President Mnangagwa. The Second Republic, he said, was ushering in a resilient and modern food industry that advances the attainment of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly goals one and two. SDG1 speaks to ending poverty in all its forms everywhere, while SDG2 stresses the need to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. ReadMore