Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri (ZANUPF Nat. Chairman)

Today I join His Excellency the President and the First Family in celebrating the 63rd Birthday of Her Excellency the First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa. Her life remains a beacon of hope to the vulnerable and disadvantaged through her philanthropic work, underpinning our national development philosophy of leaving no one and no community behind. We are inspired by her tireless efforts in fighting social ills; improving access to health; education and preservation of our rich and diverse heritage leading to empowered and transformed communities. On this day Amai, we salute you for your incredible contributions towards a prosperous; secure and peaceful Zimbabwe. May you be blessed with continued strength; good health and many more years of impactful service. Happy Birthday Amai Minister of Defence Hon.OCZ Muchinguri Kashiri

I had the honour of appending my signature to the Performance Contract as Minister of Defence . I am sincerely grateful to His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, for the trust and confidence he continues to place in me to serve our country. I remain committed to protecting our nation’s sovereignty, supporting our Defence Forces, and upholding the legacy of our liberation heroes and heroines as we work together for peace, security and the continued development of our beloved Zimbabwe. 🇿🇼 #PerformanceContracts #Vision2030

Today I am in attendance at the Performance Contracts Signing and Awards Ceremony 2026 being held at the Harare International Conference Centre, where the Guest of Honour, His Excellency the President, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, is presiding over this important national programme. The signing of performance contracts continues to strengthen a culture of responsibility, transparency and measurable results within Government institutions. It is a key instrument in ensuring that public officials remain focused on delivering tangible outcomes for the people of Zimbabwe as we advance the national development agenda towards #Vision2030.

Today I am in attendance at the Performance Contracts Signing and Awards Ceremony 2026 being held at the Harare International Conference Centre, where the Guest of Honour, His Excellency the President, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, is presiding over this important national programme. The signing of performance contracts continues to strengthen a culture of responsibility, transparency and measurable results within Government institutions. It is a key instrument in ensuring that public officials remain focused on delivering tangible outcomes for the people of Zimbabwe as we advance the national development agenda towards #Vision2030.

Today we join the world in commemorating International Women’s Day. 🌸 On this important day, I would like to recognise and appreciate the strength, resilience and dedication of women across our country. Women continue to play a critical role in building our families, communities and our nation. In every sector , from our homes to business, education, government and even in our defence forces , women are making a meaningful difference. I encourage every woman and girl to believe in their abilities and to keep pushing forward despite challenges. Your voice matters, your work matters and your contribution to the development of Zimbabwe is invaluable. Let us continue to support one another, uplift each other and work together to build a stronger and more united nation for the generations that will come after us. 🇿🇼 Happy International Women’s Day to all our mothers, sisters and daughters. Hon. Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri Minister of Defence , Republic of Zimbabwe.

Yesterday, I had the honour of witnessing the Regular Officer Cadet Course 3/41/24 Commissioning Parade at the Zimbabwe Military Academy in Gweru, presided over by His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. The commissioning of 105 officer cadets , 89 from the Zimbabwe National Army and 16 from the Air Force of Zimbabwe , marks a significant milestone in strengthening the leadership capacity and operational readiness of our Defence Forces. These young officers embody discipline, patriotism, and commitment to safeguarding our nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Their commissioning is a testament to the continued professionalisation and modernisation of our Defence Forces.

I am participating in the 62nd edition of the Munich Security Conference, convened from 13 to 15 February. This year’s gathering, themed “Under Destruction,” once again positions Munich at the centre of global strategic reflection, serving as the foremost arena for deliberation on matters of international security and geopolitical stability. The conference assembles an exceptional cross-section of global leadership - presidents and prime ministers, cabinet ministers, senior military officials, heads of multilateral institutions, business leaders, scholars, and representatives of civil society. Together, they engage in substantive exchanges on the defining security questions shaping the contemporary international order. Founded on the conviction that sustained dialogue is indispensable to peace, the Munich Security Conference offers a rare and trusted setting for frank, off-the-record engagement. It creates space for rigorous debate, the testing of policy assumptions, the identification of preventive diplomacy pathways, and the strengthening of cooperative responses to crises. In doing so, it continues to advance practical multilateralism and long-term collaboration among states and institutions navigating an increasingly complex global landscape.

Earlier today, I attended the Inaugural Politburo Strategic Seminar at the Museum of African Liberation in Harare, which was officially opened by His Excellency the President and First Secretary of the ruling ZANU PF Party, Cde Dr. Emmerson D. Mnangagwa. The seminar marked an important moment of reflection, strategy, and renewed commitment to our national vision.

I recently had the pleasure of engaging H.E. Christoph Retzlaff, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Zimbabwe, in constructive discussions focused on the Ministry of Defence’s participation at the upcoming Munich Security Conference. Our engagement reflected the shared commitment to strengthening defence diplomacy, advancing dialogue on regional and global security matters, and reinforcing cooperation platforms that promote peace, stability, and mutual understanding between nations. Such high-level interactions remain critical as Zimbabwe continues to position itself as a responsible and active participant in international security discourse.

Today, Zimbabwe officially flagged off relief aid consignments to our sister Republics of Malawi and Mozambique following the devastating floods. Under the leadership of His Excellency President Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe, through ZimAid, continues to demonstrate Pan-African solidarity, Ubuntu, and strong regional cooperation. As climate change increasingly threatens lives and livelihoods, Zimbabwe remains a responsible regional and global partner, committed to supporting humanitarian efforts that save lives, ease suffering, and strengthen resilience. Compassion knows no borders. 🇿🇼🤝🇲🇼🇲🇿

Today, Zimbabwe officially flagged off relief aid consignments to our sister Republics of Malawi and Mozambique following the devastating floods. Under the leadership of His Excellency President Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe, through ZimAid, continues to demonstrate Pan-African solidarity, Ubuntu, and strong regional cooperation. As climate change increasingly threatens lives and livelihoods, Zimbabwe remains a responsible regional and global partner, committed to supporting humanitarian efforts that save lives, ease suffering, and strengthen resilience. Compassion knows no borders. 🇿🇼🤝🇲🇼🇲🇿

...unwavering unity. Our peaceful elections and rising investment are proof that the path laid by our liberators works. Let us stay the course, empower youth entrepreneurship under NDS2, and build a stronger Zimbabwe together.

..and participation in national life. Our economy and tourism sector are growing because we have peace and stability; these gains must be protected and expanded through hard work and collaboration. The future demands selflessness, the rejection of greed and corruption, and...

I urge our youth to seize the economic opportunities created by the Second Republic while upholding the discipline, unity, and moral integrity that defined our forefathers.Zimbabwe belongs to all its people, and every young person has the freedom to pursue education, enterprise..

Youths remain at the heart of Sustainable Tourism growth in Zimbabwe, a position reaffirmed when the Secretary @MOTHI_ZIMBABWE Dr Takaruza Munyanyiwa, held a courtesy meeting with the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe, the African Youth in Tourism and Hospitality Industry Association and partners from the Future Leaders Platform, represented by Mr Hubert Ummels from the Netherlands, which is a global youth-focused Tourism and Hospitality development initiative dedicated to leadership training, skills development and innovation for the next generation of industry professionals. The engagement focused on unlocking opportunities for youth training, innovation, and skills development to nurture a new generation of Tourism professionals. By strengthening collaboration between Government, Industry and Global platforms, Zimbabwe continues to position itself as a forward-looking destination where people, skills and innovation drive a resilient, competitive and inclusive Tourism and Hospitality sector. #ExperienceZimbabwe #NhakaYedu #IlifaLethu #OurHeritage #ZimBho👍

I am in attendance at the National Heroes Acre for the burial of the late National Hero, Brigadier General (Retd) Mathias Tizirai Ngarava, who passed away on 25 December 2025 at Chinhoyi General Hospital after succumbing to heart complications. He was 66 years old. I extend my deepest condolences to the Ngarava family, the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, and the nation at large as we lay to rest a gallant son of the soil whose legacy of service, patriotism, and sacrifice will forever be remembered.

As ZANUPF Chairman, I join the nation in commemorating National Unity Day, a solemn reminder that the Unity Accord was a decisive act of leadership that rescued Zimbabwe from division and anchored our hard-won independence in peace and stability. Unity remains the bedrock of our Party, our Government, and our national vision - a discipline that demands loyalty to the people, respect for our history, and collective commitment to development. Guided by the leadership of His Excellency President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, we reaffirm our resolve to defend national cohesion, reject all forms of division, and advance Zimbabwe forward as one united nation. 🇿🇼

I attended a senior-level meeting at State House yesterday, convened by His Excellency President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, with a visiting delegation from the Republic of Belarus led by the Minister of Defence, Lieutenant General Victor Khrenin, together with top military officials. The talks centred on enhancing cooperation in defence and related technical areas, alongside broadening joint initiatives in agriculture and industrial development. The engagement reaffirmed the strong and growing ties between Zimbabwe and Belarus, anchored in a shared resolve to build mutually advantageous partnerships that advance national security and development objectives.

Under the Zanupf Party Constitution (2022), it is obligatory on the Party to hold National Conferences annually and Congresses every five years. At these gatherings, Resolutions capturing the deliberations and decisions taken are passed. Resolutions passed at Party Conferences and Congresses invariably, and as a matter of course, originate from the grassroots structures of the Party, with the District Coordination Committees (DCCs) coordinating. The grassroots structures of Zanupf involved in the formulation of Resolutions include cells, branches, districts and Provinces, in that hierarchical order. The Department of Legal Affairs collates the Resolutions as submitted by the Provincial Councils. These are then distributed to relevant Thematic Committees of the Annual Conference or Congress, as the case may be, for debate and approval. At the 22nd Annual People’s Conference held in Mutare (13th-18th October 2025), the following were the Thematic Committees: a) State of the Party; b) State of the Economy; c) Provincial Economies; d) Environment and Tourism; e) Drug and Substance Abuse Awareness; f) Women’s Affairs, Youth Affairs, Empowerment and Sports; g) War Veterans, Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees Affairs; h) Religion and Culture. On Day 4, the 22nd National People’s Conference broke up into Thematic Committees as outlined above to discuss the Resolutions as collated by the National Secretary for Legal Affairs. The deliberations of the Thematic Committees are thereafter transmitted to an Adhoc Committee of Conference chaired by the Party’s National Secretary for Legal Affairs, who then proceeds to read and present them to the Plenary Session of the Conference for adoption. To take special note is the fact that, in the main, for implementation purposes Resolutions fall into two categories: i) those concerning the Party, and these fall to be implemented by the Party; ii) and those largely of a socio-economic and political nature to be implemented by Government. For this past 22nd National People’s Conference, the then National Secretary for Legal Affairs introduced a new format which was approved by the Politburo. The new format for the presentation and drafting of Congress and Conference Resolutions requires Party Structures: to track implementation of Congress Resolutions and to report, in written form, the implementation status of such Resolutions at each Annual Conference; to report, in written form, at Congress the implementation status of preceding Congress Resolutions; to report at each Annual Conference the implementation status of the Resolutions passed at the preceding Conference; Conference or Congress should not pass as new Resolutions which are outstanding and still to be implemented; All organs of the Party are required to develop a strong culture of tracking implementation of Resolutions passed at Congress or Annual Conferences. This way, the Party will be able to differentiate between performing and non-performing Party Departments or Ministries and thus be in a position to hold to account non-performing Government Departments or Ministries. For the above-stated reasons, Zanupf has every reason to boast that it is a people-centred Party. Resolutions emanate and originate from the grassroots, i.e. bottom-up, making the leadership prisoners of the people in terms of the direction or decisions taken, once the people have pronounced themselves on a matter of importance. Resolution Number 1 passed at the 21st National People’s Conference held in Bulawayo is one such Resolution touching on a matter of grave importance. Resolution Number 1 of the 22nd National People’s Conference held in Mutare is requiring the Secretary for Legal Affairs, who is also the Minister of Justice, Legal & Parliamentary Affairs, through Cabinet and Parliament to implement the Resolution by the time of the next Conference to be held in October 2026 in Matabeleland South Province. To avoid second guessing as to the Resolutions passed by the 22nd National People’s Conference held in Mutare, Manicaland Province (13-18 October 2025), an authentic copy is hereto attached by way of dissemination. Link - drive.google.com/file/d/1RPZsg0… Those who have eyes let them “eye” and those who have ears let them “ear.” Nokuti hatigoni kurega kutaura izvo takawona neizvo takanzwa.