manner must stop. I exhort Councils to ensure orderly settlement of people, provision of water and sanitation facilities, together with other infrastructure required for decent habitation. Madame President, Mr. Speaker Sir, in line with the quest for increased job creation, there is need to expedite the establishment of the National Productivity Institute. The Institute will serve to promote the competitiveness of local industry. Closely related to the foregoing is the need to exploit the existing Social Dialogue Platform, the Tripartite Negotiating Forum, where Government, Business and Labour should collaborate and jointly implement the agreed Social Contract. Corruption remains the major source of some of the problems we face as a country, and its retarding impact on national development cannot be overemphasised. The goal of my Government is to build a new Zimbabwe, based on the crown values of honesty, transparency, accountability and hard work. In this New Era, measures are being taken to vigorously spearhead the e-Government programme, not only as a means to keep in step with the ICT revolution, but also to fight corruption. This is being complemented by the concurrent drive to boost internet connectivity throughout the country. On individual cases of corruption, every case must be investigated and punished in accordance with the dictates of our laws. My Government will have a zero tolerance towards corruption. Economic development requires a clean Government. Madame President, Mr. Speaker Sir, allow me to reiterate that my Government is committed to entrenching a democratic society driven by respect for the Constitution, rule of law, mutual tolerance, peace, and unity. To this end, Government will do all in its power to ensure that the 2018 Harmonised General Elections are credible, free and fair. May I take this opportunity to wish all Zimbabweans a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2018. May God bless Zimbabwe! I thank you. ______________________________________
manner must stop. I exhort Councils to ensure orderly settlement of people, provision of water and sanitation facilities, together with other infrastructure required for decent habitation. Madame President, Mr. Speaker Sir, in line with the quest for increased job creation, there is need to expedite the establishment of the National Productivity Institute. The Institute will serve to promote the competitiveness of local industry. Closely related to the foregoing is the need to exploit the existing Social Dialogue Platform, the Tripartite Negotiating Forum, where Government, Business and Labour should collaborate and jointly implement the agreed Social Contract. Corruption remains the major source of some of the problems we face as a country, and its retarding impact on national development cannot be overemphasised. The goal of my Government is to build a new Zimbabwe, based on the crown values of honesty, transparency, accountability and hard work. In this New Era, measures are being taken to vigorously spearhead the e-Government programme, not only as a means to keep in step with the ICT revolution, but also to fight corruption. This is being complemented by the concurrent drive to boost internet connectivity throughout the country. On individual cases of corruption, every case must be investigated and punished in accordance with the dictates of our laws. My Government will have a zero tolerance towards corruption. Economic development requires a clean Government. Madame President, Mr. Speaker Sir, allow me to reiterate that my Government is committed to entrenching a democratic society driven by respect for the Constitution, rule of law, mutual tolerance, peace, and unity. To this end, Government will do all in its power to ensure that the 2018 Harmonised General Elections are credible, free and fair. May I take this opportunity to wish all Zimbabweans a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2018. May God bless Zimbabwe! I thank you. ______________________________________
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