News of the South HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa this afternoon presided over the official opening of Zimbabwe’s ninth parliament and also pronounced the legislative agenda guided by the need to align laws to the constitution to further democratise the nation and in the quest to achieve the 2030 development vision.
Addressing members of the National Assembly in a joint sitting with the Senate at the Parliament Building in Harare, President Mnangagwa said now is the time for them to fulfil election promises made during the parties’ campaigns since the electoral period is gone.
He said history will judge leaders if they fail to fulfil the wishes of the people.
“We should commit to the rebuilding of the country in unity and love,” President Mnagagwa said.
He hinted that there will be increased foreign currency disbursement for the manufacturing industries and a vigorous fight against bureaucratic red-tape, lethargy and corruption.
“There should be fiscal discipline, while a culture of hard work and transparency should be entrenched in all our people.
“No one is above the law and no one will be allowed to steal from the people of Zimbabwe,” President Mnangagwa added.
He said the multi currency system will continue until the negative economic fundamentals affecting the economy are sorted , adding that the recent credit line extended to the country Gemcorp Group will undoubtedly have a positive bearing on the industry and job creation.
President Mnangagwa also touched on the current cholera outbreak saying there is need to address the problems surrounding the provision of clean water.
MDC Alliance legislators walked out of Parliament and started chanting slogans and singing while President Mnangagwa was setting the legislative agenda inside.
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