By Staff Reporter
The ZANU-PF Youth League in Glen View has distanced itself from and strongly condemned the protests planned for March 31. Speaking at a campaign rally held at Glen View Chemenza Grounds, youth leaders reaffirmed their support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling party, emphasizing unity and development over protests.
Harare Provincial Youth Chairperson Emmanuel Mahachi noted that the youth league is fully behind President Mnangagwa and opposes the planned protests, which he described as lacking structured support.
“As young people, we stand firm with the President and his vision for Zimbabwe. These protests are being organized by people with no clear agenda, and we will not be part of any activities meant to destabilize our nation,” said Mahachi.
Glen View youth activist Tawanda Marufu urged young people to focus on economic growth and opportunities rather than demonstrations.
“We need to work together for the betterment of our country rather than engaging in unnecessary confrontations. Protesting will not put food on our tables or bring real change. We must engage in entrepreneurship, vocational training, and job creation,” he said.
ZANU-PF Glen View District Chairperson Admire Chikwanha highlighted government programs aimed at uplifting youth, such as the youth empowerment bank and skills development initiatives. He warned that some protest organizers were misleading young people for political gain.
Business operators also expressed concerns about the impact of protests on economic stability.
“When protests happen, it is ordinary people who suffer the most. We need peace and stability to grow our economy. These protests hurt small businesses like mine the most. Every time there is unrest, we are forced to close shop, losing income and customers. What we need is a stable environment where businesses can grow, not disruptions that make life harder for everyone,” said a local business owner.
The youth rally concluded with calls for continued support of President Mnangagwa’s administration. Youth leaders urged their peers to engage in Government initiatives and focus on national progress rather than participating in protests.
