Staff Reporter.
In line with the Second Republic’s mantra of leaving no one and no place behind, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabweans to promote gender fairness.
Addressing mourners today, at the burial of National Heroine Betty Mutero, President Mnangagwa encouraged Zimbabweans to embrace the promotion of gender fairness in memory of the late female cadres such as Mutero.
“As a way of respecting the legacy of our departed women cadres such as Amai Mutero and those who are still with us, let us be exemplary in promoting our country`s thrust towards gender equity. They sacrificed their entire lives to serve their country with dedication and selflessness so that no one and no place would be left behind,” said President Mnangagwa.
He further said that the Second Republic would continue to execute empowerment programmes meant to uplift the disadvantaged people across the nation.
“On its part, the Second Republic will continue implementing policies and programmes to uplift many from poverty into prosperity, including women and the youth, through enhancing access to education and access to financing for SMEs,” said the President.
President Mnangagwa urged all stakeholders to strive towards uplifting all women.
“Going forward, I urge all stakeholders in my Government and the corporate world to continue supporting efforts by philanthropic organisations in our country that work hard to uplift the lives of disadvantaged women and children as well as the elderly,” said President Mnangagwa.
Meanwhile, President Mnangagwa has called for unity among Zimbabweans.
“When we call for unity of purpose in our thrust for sustainable development, peace and prosperity, let us always remember that such calls have traceable history rooted in the efforts made by the likes of our departed heroine, Cde Mutero,” said President Mnangagwa.
National heroine Mutero, who died on 6 December, worked at ZANU PF Headquarters as Director in the Department of Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment as well as Business Development and Liaison. She was also elected to the Central Committee where she served until this year. The late National Hero joined ZANU PF at inception.
Mutero, who was a social worker, joined Government after independence and worked as the Director of Projects in the Ministry of Community Development and Women’s Affairs. She had a passion for community development which saw her being involved with Girl Guides Association, Sally Mugabe Hospital Advisory Welfare Board and the Child Survival Development Foundation.
