By Own Correspondent| President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Zimbabweans to unite this festive season as the nation celebrates Christmas day tomorrow (Tuesday).

In his Christmas message, the President said he is aware of the economic challenges that the nation faces as it begins the process of national renewal and recovery but urged all to work together with resilience towards achieving national cohesion and prosperity.

Mnangagwa wished all a Merry Christmas and called on families to reflect on the importance of the day as a moment to love, share and forgive.

He thanked all those who voluntarily go out of their way to assist the less privileged for their compassion which brightens the lives of those in need.

President Mnangagwa also reached out to the nation, acknowledging that this Christmas may be difficult owing to economic challenges but called for resilience, patience and love as the nation begins the process of renewal.

His message comes at a time the new order adopted the austerity for prosperity measures aimed at clearing the huge internal and external debts and achieving an upper middle class economy by 2030.-StateMedia