GOVERNMENT has revealed plans to launch a policy that requires all local authorities in Zimbabwe to reserve a percentage of land for young people.
Speaking during the Bulawayo Business Awards (BBA) at the weekend, Local Government and Public Works deputy minister Albert Mavhunga revealed that the ministry will soon launch a policy that directs all local authorities to allocate land to youths in the country.
“As I see a lot of young people in the room, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works will soon launch a policy, a quota system that will direct all local authorities in Zimbabwe to keep land for young people,” he said.
“So if there are going to be commercial stands, residential stands and industrial stands, a certain percentage has to be reserved for young people in Zimbabwe so that they have space to operate, build and grow their businesses.”
He emphasised the importance of investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs and providing them with the necessary resources to succeed.
“As we celebrate business today, it is imperative that we invest in our future and the next generation of entrepreneurs. We must equip them with skills, knowledge and resources they need to succeed in an ever-evolving global market,” Mavhunga said.
Meanwhile, in his remarks, Youth Network Connect managing director Philimon Nyirenda urged entrepreneurs to alter the narrative surrounding the city's development and in doing so, recognise and appreciate individuals and companies that have contributed to maintaining the city's state.
“As the people of Bulawayo, we are supposed to change the narrative for the development of our city. As we change it, we are supposed to appreciate and honour individuals and companies that have managed to keep the state of our city,” Nyirenda said.
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BBA, hosted by the Youth Network Connect, recognised and honoured local enterprises that promote the spirit of success, innovation, job creation, quality and good business ethics in the Bulawayo business community.
The event also showcased the best that Bulawayo has to offer in terms of products and services. FMG supermarkets, Top Life Farming Zone, Epic Restaurant, Slice Pizzeria and Amanda Peresu Moyo were some of the enterprises and individuals who won awards.
