THE Manicaland chapter of Zanu PF affiliate Boys DzaMdhara held its annual strategic meeting in Mutare this week to map out plans to grow its support base.
The meeting, held at a local hotel, was graced by Zanu PF Manicaland provincial chairperson Tawanda Mukodza, who was represented by Mutare district coordinating committee (DCC) chairperson Tarwirei Mabika, alongside national executive members of Boys DzaMdhara.
Newly appointed Manicaland chairperson John Batsirai attended his first major meeting, together with provincial treasurer Liberty Gumede and secretary-general John Kanyikwanaka.
“We want to express our gratitude to everyone who played a role in making 2025 a successful and progressive year, and we are looking forward to an even better year ahead,” Batsirai said.
“We opened our first Manicaland provincial offices last year, marking the growth, structure and visibility of the organisation both provincially and nationally.”
Addressing the gathering, Gumede emphasised the importance of subscription payment by members.
“We are moving in the right direction. We opened our first offices last year because we could no longer move from place to place for meetings. We now have a physical address,” he said.
“We are also encouraging members to pay their subscriptions and by the end of last year, the response was positive.”
Batsirai said the affiliate was keen to assist young people with strategies to become successful entrepreneurs.
“Let’s maintain our momentum. We are eager to help young people become successful entrepreneurs,” he said.
Mukodza, through his representative, commended the affiliate for its visibility and support of Zanu PF programmes.
“I am impressed by your discipline, organisation and visibility in supporting Zanu PF projects,” he said.
Zanu PF has more than 181 affiliates, pledging support for a party resolution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term of office from 2028 to 2030.
The affiliates are undergoing vetting to align them with party structures, following reports that some of them were dabbling in factional politics linked to succession debates.
