ZANU PF Politburo Convenes Final 2025 Meeting As President Charts Firm Path Into NDS2 Era
5 min read
ZANU PF HQ, Harare – The 389th Ordinary Session of the ZANU PF Politburo, held earlier today, carried an unmistakable sense of closure and new beginnings as the ruling Party prepared to wrap up its official meetings for 2025. With the Central Committee set to convene tomorrow and the National Consultative Assembly scheduled for Friday, the gathering marked the start of a three-day stretch of high-level engagements meant to close the year with unity, direction and renewed focus.
The President opened the session with warm but deliberate words, welcoming senior Party leaders to what he described as the final Politburo meeting of the year. His tone carried a blend of gratitude and responsibility as he saluted the Party membership and the people of Zimbabwe. “Tinoti Amhlophe, makorokoto kunhengo dzeMusangano wedu we ZANU PF, neruzhinji rweZimbabwe,” he said, his voice anchored in appreciation for a year that demanded resilience from both leadership and citizens.
A significant portion of his address reflected on national progress, particularly the completion of the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and the recent launch of NDS2. The milestones achieved under both the Transitional Stabilisation Programme and NDS1, the President reminded the Politburo, were rooted in the resolutions of previous Conferences and Congress deliberations. He emphasised that ZANU PF remains a listening government, one that continuously draws direction from the views of its structures and the people they represent.
The President also reflected on the success of the watershed 22nd National People’s Conference, describing it as a moment that strengthened Party unity while sharpening its focus on national development. The Conference resolutions, he noted, were not symbolic but substantive enough to influence the 2026 National Budget, which he praised for being sensitive to the Party’s expectations and direction.
Looking ahead to the start of NDS2 implementation in 2026, the President urged the Politburo to ensure that Party mobilisation, communication and structures operate in close alignment with national priorities. He stressed that ZANU PF must continue leading from the front over the next five years, safeguarding development, consolidating economic reforms and ensuring that no community is overlooked.
In one of the most grounded moments of his speech, the President reminded the Party of its role as custodian of national progress. “Tisu vene veNyika ino. Tisu tinemutoro wekuunza budiriro yatiri kushuwira,” he said, reinforcing the message that national development is neither accidental nor outsourced. It is a responsibility carried by Zimbabweans themselves, guided by their history, ethos and aspirations.
He reiterated the foundational philosophy: “Nyika inovakwa, inotongwa, inonamatigwa nevene vayo. Ilizwe lakhiwa, libuswe, likhulekelwe ngabanikazi balo.”
The President went on to call for discipline, clarity and commitment across all Party structures. As the Politburo and Heads of Department form the Secretariat of the Central Committee, he reminded them that they bear the duty of ensuring that Conference resolutions are followed through with clear timelines and practical implementation matrices.
He commended the Party for organising strategic workshops for senior leadership, calling these sessions timely and necessary in a rapidly evolving political, economic and technological environment. The seminars, he said, should help leaders interpret and internalise the expectations of NDS2 while sharpening their ability to respond to emerging challenges.
Among the contemporary issues he highlighted was the growing influence of ICTs and artificial intelligence on governance, communication and political organisation. He urged the Party to understand these shifts and adapt without losing its core identity, liberation ethos or people-centred character.
“The supremacy of our Party must be embedded in all decisions we make,” he said, emphasising unity, adherence to procedure and responsible leadership as non-negotiable principles. He warned that ZANU PF is a constitutional Party built on discipline, and its leaders must reflect its values consistently.
Turning to the state of the nation, the President expressed confidence in Zimbabwe’s economic trajectory. He reported that the country is set to close the year on strong footing, buoyed by robust agricultural performance, solid commodity prices—especially gold—and increased investment in manufacturing, construction, tourism and infrastructure. Diaspora remittances, he noted, remain a vital pillar of the economy, strengthening the balance of payments and boosting local development.
He hailed growing investor confidence, calling ongoing engagements with both regional and international partners a positive sign. The President highlighted recent bilateral commissions with Zambia and Mozambique, which produced concrete agreements aimed at delivering joint investments, regional integration and shared prosperity.
On Party structures, the President expressed satisfaction with accountability levels at grassroots. He spoke proudly of strong cells and village structures, praising leaders for reporting back to members after the 22nd National People’s Conference. He insisted that no community should feel marginalised. ZANU PF, he said, remains a home for the people of Zimbabwe.
He urged the Politburo to continue offering bold guidance, especially in the face of communication risks associated with social media. Miscommunication, he warned, can harm the Party’s image, and leaders must display utmost discipline and integrity in both public and internal interactions. “As leaders, we are the immediate face of ZANU PF,” he said, reminding the Politburo that they carry the Party’s reputation with every public act.
As the year winds down and the festive season approaches, the President urged vigilance. He encouraged the Party and the nation to guard Zimbabwe’s peace, unity and stability from any form of attack, manipulation or destabilisation. Counter-revolutionaries, he declared, will always fail.
He closed with a powerful call to duty, unity and resilience. ZANU PF, he affirmed, remains a heroic revolutionary movement rooted in sacrifice, vision and national pride. The message was unmistakable: development will continue, the revolution will stand firm, and Zimbabwe will keep moving forward.
“Alluta continua. Pamberi neZANU PF. Pamberi nekubatana. Phambili leZANU PF. Pasi nemhandu.”
With that, the 389th Politburo Session set the tone for the final days of 2025 and the beginning of a new chapter in Zimbabwe’s long-term transformation.
About The Author
