By Own Correspondent| In his new year address, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Zimbabweans to work hard and remain focussed as the year ahead brings with it prospects of better fortunes.

Said Mnangagwa in a statement issued Monday:

“As we approach 2019, let me wish all Zimbabweans and our friends around the world a very happy new year.

I am confident that the year ahead holds the promise of better fortunes for our nation, all built on the strong foundations we have laid for economic recovery and growth. Often this year, the going has been tough and challenging.

But we have risen to the challenges, drawing on our inner inventiveness and broad, collective unity, and we are already seeing strong signs of recovery and growth.

In the new year, we will have to do more, work harder and remain focussed, so the year ahead marks a turning point for our beloved nation.

I eagerly look forward to meeting and interacting with yet more of you in the New Year, which I am confident will be better and more prosperous for all.

May the Good Lord continue to bless our nation.”