To me personally, he remains the father, mentor, comrade in arms and my leader. We must to say thank you to them and trust that our history will grant him his proper place and a chord him his deserved distinction as one of the Founding Fathers and leaders of our nation. Let me also recognise in a very, very special way, the present in our midst of senior statesman of our region and the continent. Led by the president ial candidate of zambia, he remains the only living member of the foundational front line stage party which is anonymous with the decolonisation process in our region. Synonymous. We honour him as indeed we remember all his collea g u es as indeed we remember all his colleagues now departed. The statesman who are with us today show a story of success. May i repeat that. Show a story of succession which speaks well of our continent. It isa which speaks well of our continent. It is a narrative that must to get bolder and bolder. As generations hand over to succeed than once. Succeeding ones. In act knowledge of the honour you have bestowed upon me, i recognise that the forces that beckon will not be accomplished by speeches. I must hit the ground running. Cheering we all need to summon and unleashed the great nation beyond where our immediate past president left it. For close to two decades, this country went through many developments. Once we cannot change the past, there is a lot we can do in the present and the future. Together our nation a different positive direction. As we do so, we should never remain hostages of our past. I humbly appeal to all of us that we let bygones be bygones. Readily embracing each other in defining a new destiny of our beloved zimbabwe. The task at hand is that of rebuilding our great country. It principally lies with none but ourselves to do so. I implore you all to declare that never again, never again should the circumstances that have played zimbabwe in an insufferable position be allowed to acquire or overshadow its prospects. We must work together, you, me, all of us who make up this nation. Ours is a great country, and filled with rich resources and this will remain an opportunity for anyone who considers zimbabwe a home. Whilst i am aware that emotions and expectations might be high and mixed, i have no doubt that over time we will appreciate the Solid Foundation laid by my predecessor against all manner of difficulties charged with building an educated, enlightened and skilled and forgiving society. This is a formidable way to start. We draw from our start and finish upon which to build developments in the present and during their hopes for the future. Fellow countrymen, zimbabweans, as we charge our way for words, we must accept that our challenges as a nation emanate in pa rt challenges as a nation emanate in part from the manner in which we have managed our politics. Both nationally and internationally. However, given our historical realities, we wish to raise the world to understand and appreciate that policies and programmes related to land reform act were inevitable. Whilst there is a lot we need to do by way of outcomes, the principle of repossessing oui by way of outcomes, the principle of repossessing our land cannot challenge or be reversed. The dispossession of our Ancestral Lands was the fundamental reason for the liberation struggle. It would be a betrayal of the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives if we we re who sacrificed their lives if we were to reverse the gains we have made through reclaiming our lands. Therefore, i exhort beneficiaries of the Land Reform Programme to show that by demonstrating commitment to the utilisation of the land now available to them. Front national and full security and for the recovery of our economy. and full security and for the recovery of our economy. For national and full security. We will continue to ensure that all land is utilised and occupy. To that end, my government will capacity the Land Commission so that it is seized with all outstanding issues related to land distribution. My my government is committed to compensating those families from whom land was taken in terms of our laws. Our laws of land. Cheering as we go into the future, complex issues of land tenure will have to be addressed both intelligently and definitively. We dare not precipitate on this issue. Events leading to this historic day interest to the fact that we are a nation clear about what it wants and what it does not want. A testa m e nt to what it does not want. A testament to the fact. Many nations during those in the developed world would not have ended with the sort of outcome we celebrate today. Credit goes to every zimbabwean and my predecessor who invested a lot in the resolution of the challenges of the resolution of the challenges of the situation that had arisen in our country. From events preceding this occasion, we stand apart as a unique nation driven by mutual tolerance, peace and unity. Which we have displayed in the past few weeks. This is a proud page we have added to the sounds of conflict resolution and settlement. That peace and harmony should be characteristic of how we relate to one another before, during and after 2018 harmonised democratic elections next year. I committed to you today that these elections will be held and scheduled. Today, however, the republic of zimbabwe renews itself. My republic of zimbabwe renews itself. My government will work towards ensuring that the pillars of democracy in our land are strengthened and respected. We fully reaffirm our membership of the family of nations and express our commitment to playing our part in all regional, continental and International Organisations and arrangements in order to make our modest contribution in world order. We subscribe and affirm the principle where all nations of the world a re principle where all nations of the world are equal and we work towards the maintenance of world peace as collectively challenged under the United Nations charter. Here at home, we must however appreciate the fa ct home, we must however appreciate the fact that over the years our domestic politics have become poisoned and polarising. My goal is to persuade and preside over a policy and administration that recognises the strength in our diversity of the people, hoping that this position will be reciprocated and radiated to cover all our groups, organisations and communities. We dare not squander the moment. Whatever we do or choose not to do, it must be intended to benefit all our people. Above all, we must always remember and realise that we want to run this country in trust. It belongs to future generations whose possibilities must never be foreclosed or mortgaged as a result of decisions now. The values of unity and peace challenged by all zimbabweans are the enduring foundations for the desired goal of development. It is the third pillar of the trinity. Unity, peace and development. Our Economic Policy will be predicated on our agriculture. Which is the main stay and on creating conditions for investment for econometric recovery that puts a premium ofjob creation. Cheering key choices will have to be made to attract Foreign Direct Investment to tackle high levels of unemployment world transforming our economy. The main skilled zimbabweans who have left the country over the years for a variety of reasons must now come into the broad economic cilic is designed for our recovery and take off as designed for our recovery and take offasa designed for our recovery and take off as a nation. Of course, to facilitate such an infrastructure, it must be repaired and expanded to position our country in readiness for it Economic Growth and employment creation, equity, freedom and democracy. And for the provision of those social goals, principally, health, shelter, clean water, education and other key social services. Our quest for Economic Development must be premised on our time is called to establish and sustain a just and Equitable Society firmly based on our historical, cultural and social experiences. As well as on our aspirations for better lives for all our people. Our system of Economic Organisation and management will incorporate elements of the market economy in which enterprise is allowed, encouraged and protected. The resources we have the country must now be exploited for national good. We welcome gain full partnerships with International Investors whose presence in our midst must be valued and secured. The bottom line is an economy which is back on its feet. Only that way can we recover this economy. Create jobs for our youths and reduce poverty for all our people who must witness real, positive changes in our lives. In the immediate, the challenges of the economy must be tackled head on. With Real Solutions being generated as a matter of urgency. People must be able to access urgency. People must be able to a ccess services urgency. People must be able to Access Services as and when they need them. Cheering as we focus on recovering our economy, we must shed this behaviour and act of discipline which have characterised the past. Acts of corruption must be stopped. Cheering were these occur, swift, justice must be served. We are at swift, swift justice must be must be served. We are at swift, swiftjustice must be served. High standards must be work towards. On these ideals my administration declares full commitment, warning that greeff awaits those who depart from the path of virtue and queen business. To our Civil Servants, it can only be business as usual. Greeff awaits those who depart from the path of virtue and the path of virtue and clean business. We have an economy to save. Each and every one of us must now and they are weak, date, month and work. Gone are the days of absenteeism and application, days of unduly delay and stalling decisions. Those days are over. A new culture must now inform and animate barry daly conduct. Our officers must speedily anterior questions and generate solutions awaited by our customers. The citizens are well meaning outside and they want to join our economic recovery. Flexibility must be built into our operations so that the machine of government does not become one huge ponderous standing block to decisions that must be made and communicated. The culture of government must change and change now. Recognising the pivotal role that exports play in generating much needed foreign currency, the government will ensure relaxation of export procedures whilst vigorously ensuring the reduction of all costs associated with the conduct of international trade. The establishment of special Economic Zones establishment of special Economic Zones will be accelerated to attract investment and increase exports. The maintenance of economic stability and confidence amongst the public and confidence amongst the public and local business community, as well as foreign investors, remains focused on reform. My government will ensure Financial Sector viability and stability. We will put in place measures that encourage serving through bank dibusz and add the appropriate Financial Instruments which will be need for a deposit. The current banking culture, it must come to an end. To reduce the Risk Perception about resisting prospective investors, the government will ask for and ensure that its domestic and in general it is serviced. This will apply to all of government, including local authorities and enterprises. In addition, my government will proactively oversee the externalisation of foreign currency and smuggling of blues. I intend to uphold Security Issues from a broad comic human and a visible social perspective. All citizens must feel secure and enjoy a sense of belonging in their land. All activities that the National Security institutions aim to achieve must be focused on Human Security to include among others security from disease, hunger and employment, illiteracy. We must pay equal attention to all these areas and enhance the capabilities of our Security Services so that we are able to deal with all. Today in the republic of zimbabwe and as the second phase, we must fully affirm our belonging in the family of nations. We harbour no kill or belligerent intentions against any other nation. The Southern AfricanDevelopment Community is our home. We harbour no ill. We commit ourselves to furthering its vision and ideals. As wejourney ourselves to furthering its vision and ideals. As we journey outward from our static house, we fully realise that we grow in bigger house and family the African Union. Whilst we we re and family the African Union. Whilst we were not free at the best, we should champion the entire african content from colonialism. We work creators through the liberation committee. The African Union is self, the sequel to the oau is our natural home and the collective resource is africans. Zimbabwe pledges its membership and declares here and now that it will play its role fully to make a success of their African Union. The importance of the African Union is Economic Group of nations. Then we are committed to contributing meaningfully. Zimba bwes journeys since independence has provided us with many lessons. Some pleasant, others not so pleasant. In particular, some bigger nations have attempted to make us there enemy. We have however successfully maintained good relations with the preponderant majority of the family of nations. I stand here today to say that our country is ready and willing for the city of re engagement with all the nations of the world. Applause as we build a new democratic zimbabwe, we ask those who have punished as in the past to reconsider the economic and political sanctions against us. Cheering whatever misunderstandings may have subsided. Subsisted in the past, let these make way for a new beginning. In this global world, no nation is king or need be an island. Isolation has never been splendid or a viable. Solidarity and partnerships are and will always be the way. We are ready to embrace each and all on the principles of Mutual Respect and common humanity. We will take definite steps to really engage those nations who have had issues with us in the past. Equally, we will take measures to ensure that we acknowledge and ensure that we acknowledge and ensure commitment to paying our debts. Resources remain special at this stage when we face a myriad of pressures. This stage when we face a myriad of pressures. We count on the goodwill of those we know to give us a chance. We remain committed to honouring the days and entering into new relationships. I wish to be clear, all Foreign Investments will be served in zimbabwe. We will will fully abided by the terms of electoral investment promotion and protection agreements which we have concluded with the number of nations. I ask you to join us concluded with the number of nations. I ask you tojoin us in exploiting our potential to make a difference in the lives of our people. The United Nations is the home of all the nations on this planet. We will contribute to forward thinking and management of world affairs. Our plain talk arises from our deep convictions and desire to help build world peace. Wejoin the rest of the continent in calling for reforms in the United Nations systems of the world order becomes truly representative and commands respect. Zimbabwe will continue to contribute to the National Peace and security, and granting full freedoms to the palestinian people. Let us together honestly address the sources of instability and terrorism. In many parts of the world. All will be any framework the United Nations. Honourable guests and people of zimbabwe, i wish to thank all of you here and elsewhere who wish us a peaceful transition. For the time that i should be president of zimbabwe, i solemnly promise that i shall, to the best of my ability, serve everyone, everyone, who calls and consider zimbabwe do hope. Vera holm. I encourage all of us to remain peaceful, even as preparations for political contestation is for next year s free and Fair Elections gather momentum. The voice of the people is the voice of god. Brothers and sisters, the people of zimbabwe, the task before us is much bigger than competing for political office. Let us all play our part to build this great country together as zimbabweans. May god bless zimbabwe. Applause a big round of applause for the address by the president. There we are, the inaugural speech of Emmerson Mnangagwa heard by 60,000 people in harare but also heard across the country and broadcast live around the world. In my opinion a rather inspiring, brilliant speech. Not what some of his critics had feared, where he might have talked about faction fighting within the zanu pf. He was hugely inclusive. He talked about the need for the whole nation to get behind economic reform and political reform. Lets run you through some of the key things he said. He said he must hit the ground running, in other words he knows how desperate the economic crisis of this country is. He also talked about being generous to his opponents, to those who have tried to criticise him. He said lets let bygones be bygones. He put about Robert Mugabe very generously indeed, about the former president who hes been locked in a power struggle with. He said Robert Mu