THE Government has approved the National Youth Empowerment Strategy for 2026–2030, a comprehensive plan aimed at integrating young people into the formal economy and promoting skills development.
This was revealed by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Dr Jenfan Muswere during the media briefing on resolutions from the 24th Cabinet meeting.
The announcements cover key policy areas — from youth empowerment to women empowerment and health matters.
“Cabinet considered and approved the National Youth Empowerment Strategy: 2026 to 2030. The National Youth Empowerment Strategy aims to create an enabling environment to promote youth participation in the mainstream formal economy. Through the strategy, Ministries, Departments and Agencies; Local Authorities; the Private Sector; and Development Partners will be required to initiate deliberate programmes and projects that economically empower youths through job creation and entrepreneurship.
“The National Youth Empowerment Strategy will also serve as an implementation tool for the National Development Strategy 2 through mainstreaming of youth issues in the national development agenda. The proposed National Youth Empowerment Strategy is informed by national legal frameworks which seek to promote youth empowerment, including the Constitution of Zimbabwe; the Zimbabwe Youth Council Act; and the National Youth Policy (2021)” he said.
He added, “The Strategy is a product of extensive consultations with the private sector, development partners and the youths aimed at addressing the challenges being faced by young people. The government is committed to empowering this youth demographic through ensuring access to education and training, political participation, economic opportunities, recreational facilities and protection from harmful practices. The Strategy recognises both youth in-school and out-of-school, aligning with existing Ministry of Youth programmes that cater for both segments. The National Youth Empowerment Strategy comprises five main Pillars, namely: Economic Empowerment; Technology and Digital Transformation; Education and Skills Development; Governance; and Health and Wellbeing. There are also 3 supporting cross-cutting pillars, and these are Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation; Gender Equality and Inclusivity; and Governance, Coordination and Partnerships. Under each pillar, the Strategy document provides details on the strategic objectives and suggested interventions that will be employed to attain the set pillars.”
Zimbabwe will also host the 7th Inter-Generational Retreat of the African Women Leaders Network from the 5th to the 7th of next month in Harare.
Cabinet also approved principles to amend the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council Act to align it with current reproductive health realities, global commitments, and rights-based approaches, with focus on adolescents, youth, and male involvement in reproductive health.
The meeting also received a report on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent visit to Mozambique, where he handed over humanitarian aid to communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Chido, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties between the two countries.
“His Excellency the President, Cde Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa visited Chimoio, Mozambique, on the 9th August 2025 to officially hand over humanitarian assistance to the Government and people of Mozambique, following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Chido. In his remarks, the President reaffirmed the historical bonds of solidarity between the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Republic of Mozambique, rooted in the liberation struggle and strengthened through cooperation in times of adversity. His Excellency, Dr. Daniel Chapo expressed gratitude for Zimbabwe’s gesture of solidarity and added that Zimbabwe has also shown support through a donation of grains to the victims of terrorist activities in Cabo Delgado in 2022. The two Presidents also had bilateral discussions, centering on strengthening cooperation between the two sister Republics,” said Minister Muswere.
With the 24th Cabinet meeting’s outcomes now public, the spotlight now shifts to implementation and impact.
