⚠️ *world-metrology-day-commemorations-highlight-president-mnangagwas-vision-for-trade-justice* *News from Queens Hall, Mutare | 20 May 2025*_Maxwell _*Kalithengiswailizwe*_Haitengeswinyika Teedzai_ *Accurate measurements key to achieving upper-middle-income-status-by-2030-Advocate Mugadza* *MUTARE* – The Great Republic of Zimbabwe's ongoing transformation under the Second Republic took a significant step forward today as Manicaland Province commemorated World Metrology Day at Queens Hall, with senior government officials and business leaders emphasizing the critical role of precise measurements in achieving Upper-Middle-Income Status by 2030. The event, marking the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention, brought together key stakeholders to examine how standardized measurements support President Mnangagwa's Devolution agenda and NDS1 — National Development Strategy One. Against this backdrop of celebrating a century-and-a-half of international measurement cooperation, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution delivered a powerful message about the Great Republic of Zimbabwe's development trajectory. Speaking through his representative Mr. Munyaradzi Rubaya, Economic Affairs Director in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Hon. Advocate Misheck 'Pakuru' Mugadza the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution and Member of Parliament for Mutasa South Constituency connected the day's commemorations to National priorities: "This celebration aligns perfectly with His Excellency President Dr ED Mnangagwa's Devolution mantra of leaving no one and no place behind. Our National Development Strategy One recognizes metrology as foundational for economic transformation." The Minister's address set the tone for discussions on how the Great Republic of Zimbabwe's enhanced focus on measurement accuracy under the Second Republic has created tangible benefits across sectors. This year's theme, "Measurements for all times, for all people," strongly brings to light Government's commitment to inclusive development. Mr Kupukani Masunungure, Provincial Director for Ministry of Industry and Commerce, provided technical context: "Through President Mnangagwa's leadership, we've strengthened our trade measurement systems to protect both businesses and consumers. Proper measurements prevent economic distortions that could derail our progress toward UMIS." Trade Measures Regional Inspector Mr Farai Taruwona explained the practical implications: "When measurements are inaccurate, it's a form of economic sabotage against ordinary citizens. Our enforcement efforts ensure fairness in every marketplace across Manicaland Province." Women's Affairs Director Mr Gabriel Jaji highlighted the gender dimensions: "Accurate measurements particularly benefit women traders and entrepreneurs who form the backbone of our informal economy. This is empowerment in practice." From the business community, the RAZ — Retailers Association of Zimbabwe Provincial Director Mr Chiromwaamba Matworwenyu stated: "Standardized measurements create trust between retailers and customers, fostering the formalization President Mnangagwa champions." Mr Kudzai Makore of the Chamber of SMEs added: "For small businesses, proper measurements mean fair competition and protection from exploitation. This is how we build an inclusive UMIS economy." The commemorations also bring to mind the 2019 redefinition of measurement standards, including the replacement of the International Prototype Kilogram with Planck constant-based measurements – advancements that the Great Republic of Zimbabwe has embraced under President Mnangagwa's Leadership to align with global best practices. 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