ZANU PF Harare Province Vice Chairman, Cde Ephraim Fundukwa, has called on Zimbabweans to rise above political differences and unite in support of Constitutional Amendment Number 3, emphasizing that national cohesion is critical to achieving Vision 2030.
Addressing Independence Day celebrations yesterday in Makoni, Chitungwiza, Fundukwa told a large gathering that the Second Republic has already laid a strong foundation for peace and stability across Harare and the country at large. He said the proposed amendment represents the next crucial step in safeguarding that progress for future generations.
“Let me be clear: political point-scoring ends where our national destiny begins. We march as one Zimbabwe, or we do not march at all. Unity over politics – that is our oath,” said Cde Fundukwa.
He stressed that the amendment should not be viewed through a partisan lens, but rather as a national instrument designed to support long-term development goals.
“Constitutional Amendment Number 3 is not a favour to any party. It is a shield for our nation’s future. It gives us the time and the space to fully realise Vision 2030 without the distraction of endless electioneering. I am calling on every Zimbabwean, every voter, every leader – no matter their political flag – to push this amendment forward with both hands.”
The Makoni celebrations, which drew residents from areas such as Glen View and Budiriro, provided a fitting platform for the unity message. Fundukwa noted that efforts to promote cohesion within Harare Province have begun to narrow political divisions, with growing acknowledgment—even across party lines—of the importance of Vision 2030 and the proposed amendment.
Highlighting the prevailing peace, he said the country has moved beyond past instability and must now consolidate its gains through constitutional reforms.
“The days of bamboo are dead and buried. We have peace from Harare to Mutare – real peace, not paper peace. Now we need the constitutional tools to sustain it. A five-year term is a sprint; a seven-year term is a strategic march. We are building a US$53 billion economy – you don’t build that by changing captains every five minutes,” Fundukwa declared.
He added that grassroots engagement initiatives have helped foster broader understanding of the amendment, particularly among young people.
“The young people our future leaders have already understood the assignment. They know this Bill is not about politics; it is about their jobs, their roads, their clinics, and their Zimbabwe. The students are rallying behind President Mnangagwa’s leadership. They are eager to see this Bill sail through, because they will inherit the harvest,” said Cde Fundukwa.
Fundukwa also pointed to the significance of hosting national celebrations outside traditional provincial centres, saying it reflects the government’s devolution agenda and commitment to inclusive development.
He argued that with the economy projected to reach US$53 billion, the amendment would serve as a key pillar in sustaining national progress.
“We have moved from near-zero reserves in 2017 to a US$53 billion economy – that is not a miracle, that is a method. Now let us unite, pass Amendment Number 3, and march to 2030 as one people. Not as ZANU PF, not as opposition, but as Zimbabweans. Forward ever, backward never!” he said.
In closing, the Vice Chairman urged party structures across the province to step up voter education efforts and community outreach programmes to ensure widespread understanding and support for the proposed amendment.
