President Mnangagwa and First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa acknowledge mourners as they leave after the burial of national hero, Brigadier-General (Rtd) Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma, at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, yesterday. — Picture: Believe Nyakudjara

Zvamaida Murwira

Senior Reporter

ZIMBABWE’s hosting of the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit and subsequent assumption of the regional bloc’s chairmanship next month will result in the consolidation and expansion of socio-economic development in line with the region’s Industrialisation Agenda, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. Addressing mourners gathered at the National Heroes Acre for the burial of national hero, Brigadier General (Retired) Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma, who died in Rusape on June 19 2024, President Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe rejects the hegemonic tendencies and intrusive machinations of some Western countries that are bent on undermining Africa’s sovereignty. “Next month, our nation will be hosting the SADC Summit, where Zimbabwe will assume the Chairmanship of SADC. This will see us consolidating, expanding and diversifying the socio-economic development agenda of our region as envisioned in the SADC Industrialisation Agenda,” he said. “Let us ready ourselves to welcome our guests to ‘Zimbabwe, the World of Wonders’ with wide open arms and exhibit warm hospitality, enduring friendship, unity and solidarity.” President Mnangagwa slammed some Western countries for their unbridled quest to undermine African states and impose their views and practices on the continent. ReadMore