President Mnangagwa addresses delegates at the 2024 CEO Africa Annual Roundtable in Victoria Falls yesterday while flanked by the organisation’s board chair, Mr Oswell Bimha (left), and Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu. — Picture: Eliah Saushoma.

Nqobile Bhebhe in VICTORIA FALLS

ZIMBABWEANS should be proud of their country and celebrate its ability to achieve transformative developmental strides while remaining united, in defiance of the crippling impact of illegal sanctions imposed on the country in the last 24 years, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. Addressing a plenary session at the 10th CEO Africa Roundtable conference here, President Mnangagwa said the enduring unity engendered under the yoke of sanctions, which defied the West’s expectations of internal turmoil, should continue being upheld by all citizens. Instead of weakening Zimbabwe’s resolve to protect and preserve its national interest, which was expressed through the successful Land Reform Programme at the turn of the millennium, President Mnangagwa said the illegal economic sanctions have over the years emboldened the sense of unity among Zimbabweans, leading to a faster economic growth compared to nations free of sanctions. He urged Zimbabweans to stay resolute, unwavering and to be proud of their national identity, while also advocating for mutual respect with the international community. Despite sanctions, the economy has made significant strides, evident in numerous transformative achievements recognised by the World Bank and endorsed by numerous global investors and economic think tanks. “We in Government feel very, very proud of our people. We are under sanctions. Why are we under sanctions? It is because we decided to have our own land united with its own people. Other countries who have their land united with themselves imposed sanctions on us,” said President Mnangagwa. ReadMore