PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today launches National Development Strategy 2, the country’s second five-year economic blueprint running from 2026 to 2030. NDS2 is expected to consolidate gains made under NDS1 and accelerate Zimbabwe’s journey towards Vision 2030. Ten broad national priorities have been identified under NDS2 to drive development across all sectors.
These are macro-economic stability and financial sector deepening; inclusive economic growth and structural transformation; infrastructural development and housing; agriculture, food security, climate resilience and environmental protection; science, technology, innovation, digitalisation and human capital development; job creation, youth development, creative industry and culture; social development, gender and social protection. The others are regional development and inclusivity through devolution and decentralisation; image building, international relations and trade, and good governance, institution building, peace and security. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere said NDS1 helped the country to register massive economic growth and development.
“The draft National Development Strategy 2 blueprint was validated and approved by Cabinet,” he said. Dr Muswere highlighted some of the various achievements registered under Day 50 of the 100-Day cycle projects of 2025. The NDS1 ran from 2021, ending in December this year.
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Dr Muswere said under the Thematic Area of the NDS1 on moving the economy up the value chain and structural transformation, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce recorded various achievements in the period under review. “Rural and Urban Competitiveness Index surveys were conducted in 11 local authorities in Matabeleland and Mashonaland East provinces, and reports were produced,” he said.
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