Mudenda Urges ZANU-PF Members to Monitor NGO Activities in Masvingo

ZANU-PF Secretary General Mudenda

Jacob Mudenda has urged members of the ruling ZANU-PF in Masvingo to closely monitor the activities of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in the province. Mudenda, who is also ZANU-PF Secretary General, made the remarks while addressing a Masvingo Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting at the Robert Mugabe School of Education.

During the meeting, Mudenda warned that some NGOs were allegedly deviating from their mandates and becoming involved in political activities aimed at advancing what he described as a regime-change agenda. He urged party members to remain vigilant and ensure that the activities of NGOs align with national development priorities.

“In terms of Section 105 of the Party Constitution, the PCC is mandated to monitor and recommend political and development programmes and initiatives in the province so as to foster an integrated approach among the party, Government and other stakeholders in the implementation of such programmes,” Mudenda said. “You should monitor all NGOs. Be very careful, some of them come in a sheep’s skin and start to deviate from their mandate, dabbling in politics. “You should know them and make sure that all what they do aligns with national development.”

Mudenda’s remarks come amid ongoing debate over the Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Act, which was signed into law on April 11, 2025. The legislation grants the state expanded powers to oversee, audit, and suspend NGOs operating in Zimbabwe. Organisations involved in governance, human rights, and advocacy have expressed concern that the law could expose them to increased scrutiny and restrictions. Authorities, however, say the law is intended to strengthen accountability and ensure that NGOs operate transparently and in line with national interests.

Mudenda NGO monitor ZANU-PF Masvingo meeting