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MUTARE \u2013 Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga delivered a landmark address at the Zanu PF National Conference in Mutare, framing the gathering as one of \u201creflection and recommitment\u201d in a speech widely interpreted as a pointed critique of President Emmerson Mnangagwa\u2019s perceived political ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking in a City symbolic as a gateway for liberation war fighters, Chiwenga invoked the legacy of the struggle to underscore themes of selfless service and collective purpose. He directly addressed the party\u2019s Vision 2030, a project closely associated with President Mnangagwa, redefining it as a national, rather than a personal, endeavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVision 2030 is about genuine economic empowerment, equipping all our people with the means to produce,\u201d Chiwenga stated, adding that it \u201cmust be understood as a national covenant, not a political campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Vice President\u2019s speech took a profound historical turn with the invocation of the late liberation hero, General Josiah Magamba Tongogara. He reminded delegates that Tongogara fought on \u201cknowing he would not see a liberated Zimbabwe,\u201d framing this as a model of selfless leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey perished in hope,\u201d Chiwenga said of the fallen combatants, \u201cthat their sacrifices would benefit future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further asserted that current leaders \u201care not the alpha and omega of Zimbabwe\u2019s journey,\u201d a remark seen as a direct challenge to any moves towards extending Presidential term limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chiwenga called for integrity and selfless stewardship, declaring,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOurs is to carry forward the torch passed to us by those who gave everything without expectation of reward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The carefully crafted address, which drew a sharp ideological line within the party, was met with a notable silence from the assembled delegates, marking a significant moment of political tension at a conference otherwise designed to project unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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