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(HERALD) ZTDC, war veterans sign empowerment pact

ZDTC, war veterans sign empowerment pact
Herald Reporter

THE Zimbabwe Diamond Technology Cen-tre yesterday signed agreements with representatives of war veterans, women’s groups and the disabled for their members to operate cutting and polishing businesses once construction of the centre is completed.

ZDTC chief executive officer Mr Love-more Kurotwi said the centre would assist the groups find partners with the requisite knowledge.

"As we have said before we want to empower our people and we thought of beginning with these vulnerable groups that also played a big role in the liberation of our country. We will also assist them find partners to add value to their businesses," he said.

Speaking on behalf of women’s groups, former Gutu South Member of Parliament Cde Shuvai Mahofa welcomed ZDTC’s gesture.

"We fought for this country so that we could live well and have access to our resources. We thank ZDTC for sharing the country’s resources and wealth with others, this is what independence is all about," she said. Zanu PF Youth Secretary Cde Absolom Sikhosana said Zimbabweans should work hard to shame the country’s detractors.

"We fought to have Zimbabwe and all its wealth and that is what we are witnessing today.

"We have enemies who want to bring us down but we should work hard so that their efforts fail. We are here to witness this milestone that will empower our people," he said.

Retired Brigadier General Richard Ruwodo who represented war veterans said it was up to the beneficiaries to make use of the factory shells they were given.

"Given this opportunity, we should work because we have been given everything because this is a culmination of the vision held by Zimbabweans," he said.

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority director general Mr Geshem Pasi said the empowerment of the groups would result in an increase in economic activity and added revenue to the coffers of the country.

When completed, ZDTC will house various businesses in diamond works, banks among others.

Labels: LOVEMORE KUROTWI, WAR VETERANS, ZIMBABWE DIAMOND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

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