PRESIDENT DR EMMERSON DAMBUDZO MNANGAGWA COMMISSIONS IGAVA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE, MARKING NATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATIONS
Marondera – In a landmark demonstration of his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa officially commissioned the Igava Vocational Training Centre in Marondera as the nation commemorated National Youth Day.
The colourful celebrations attracted thousands of youths from across the country, turning the occasion into a powerful affirmation of the Second Republic’s youth-centred development agenda. The new vocational training centre stands as a strategic investment in skills development, innovation and industrial productivity — pillars that underpin Zimbabwe’s march towards Vision 2030.
In his keynote address, President Mnangagwa reiterated that the empowerment of young people remains central to his governance philosophy. He emphasized that no nation can prosper without deliberately equipping its youth with practical skills and placing them in positions of influence across economic, political and social sectors.
“We are building a generation of producers, innovators and leaders,” the President said, stressing that vocational education is key to transforming Zimbabwe into an upper middle-income economy.
Representing Harare Metropolitan Province Chairman Cde Godwills Masimirembwa, Provincial Political Commissar Cde Voyage Dambuza echoed the President’s sentiments, applauding the Second Republic for prioritising youth inclusion and economic transformation.
Cde Voyage further weighed in on Constitutional Amendment No. 3, stating that the proposal to extend the President’s term by two more years is rooted in the need to consolidate the gains achieved under President Mnangagwa’s sound political and economic governance policies. He argued that the reforms introduced by the Second Republic have stabilised key sectors of the economy, revitalised agriculture and repositioned Zimbabwe as Africa’s Bread Basket.
“The transformation we are witnessing did not happen by accident,” said Cde Voyage. “It is a result of visionary leadership, bold reforms and consistent policy direction. Constitutional Amendment No. 3 seeks to safeguard continuity so that the developmental momentum is not disrupted.”
He maintained that under President Mnangagwa’s stewardship, Zimbabwe has recorded significant infrastructure development, agricultural growth and economic stabilisation measures that have restored confidence locally and regionally.
The commissioning of Igava Vocational Training Centre therefore became symbolic of a broader national trajectory — one that links youth empowerment, constitutional reforms and economic transformation into a single vision of national progress.
As thousands of youths celebrated National Youth Day in Marondera, the message was clear: the Second Republic’s development philosophy places young people at the centre of governance, production and leadership — ensuring that Zimbabwe’s future remains secure, prosperous and self-reliant.