More than 8 500 young women are expected to attend, and thousands are already seated in the HICC.
The convention, held four years after the inaugural gathering in March 2022, will provide a platform for young women affiliated with Zanu-PF to discuss economic empowerment, business development, leadership and their contribution to national development.
Young Women for ED founder and ICT, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera said the gathering will also provide an opportunity for young women to reaffirm their support for President Mnangagwa and reflect on achievements recorded over the past five years.
“The first convention we had was on 31 March 2022, so today as young women, we have the second convention to pledge our support to President Mnangagwa’s leadership,” she said.
“We are now moving from just having small businesses to medium and large-scale businesses.”
The convention is running under the theme, ‘Enhancing and Building Partnerships for Young Women Towards Vision 2030.’
Delegates are expected to develop resolutions aimed at strengthening women’s participation in the economy, while Cabinet ministers will engage participants on opportunities in agriculture, tourism, mining and youth development.
Our Reporter Harmony Agere is providing live updates.
