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Government, through the leadership of President Mnangagwa, has managed to foster economic growth through implementation of massive economic projects which have seen the country overcoming illegal sanctions imposed by the West to emerge as one of the fastest growing economies on the continent.

Officiating a ceremony where defence and security personnel graduated with diplomas in Defence and Security Studies (DDSS) and diplomas in Adult Education (Dip Ad Ed) at the Zimbabwe Staff College (ZSC), Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, who was represented by Permanent Secretary Ambassador Mark Grey Marongwe, said Zimbabwe had witnessed economic growth despite the embargoes.

Minister Muchinguri-Kashiri paid tribute to President Mnangagwa saying the success of all mega projects implemented in the country was through his competent leadership.

The joint graduation had 146 members from the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) and the President’s Department.

The DDSS was the 21st intake since inception while Dip Ad Ed was the 11th, Both were born out of collaboration with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ).

Minister Muchinguri-Kashiri implored members of the security forces to come up with new strategies relevant for the development of the country to counter economic restrictions imposed on the country in response to the land reform programme.

“Through various forms of political and social innovations, in the form of the National Development Strategy 1, the Government under the leadership of President Mnangagwa has managed to foster economic growth despite these restrictions.

“This has seen the launching of massive economic projects and rehabilitation programmes, which have earned Zimbabwe the World Bank ranking of the fastest growing economy on the African continent,” said Minister Muchinguri-Kashiri.

Minister Muchinguri said the graduates should implement technological innovations in executing their task for the development of the country.

ZSC Commandant Brigadier-General Dr Joe Muzvidziwa said the college was determined to churn out competent future commanders.

“The college is greatly honoured to host you on the occasion of this joint graduation ceremony conducted by the ZSC as an Associate College of the University of Zimbabwe (UZ).

“Over the years, the college has sustained a desire to produce high quality officers whose mandate is derived from its mission which directs us to produce high grade commanders and staff officers who will lead the Zimbabwe Defence Forces through the 21st Century and beyond.”