President Mnangagwa is this morning expected to launch the Judicial Service Commission`s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan at the Harare International Conference Centre. 
The President has arrived and proceedings begin with the singing of the national anthem.
Chief Justice Luke Malaba rises to give his remarks. He says the launch is significant in the delivery of justice in the country.
"The new strategic plan is the third to be launched by the JSC."- CJ Malaba
He says the strategic plans have been recognised in the region. On achievements, he says the courts have managed to construct new court houses, clear backlogs and improve justice delivery to the people.
CJ Malaba says the new plan seeks to consolidate the gains made. The plan was produced through extensive consultations.
It had input from judicial officers, legal practitioners, civil society and development partners among others.
CJ Malaba says a monitoring Committee will be established to monitor its implementation.
He adds that the strategic plan aids to achievement of Vision 2030 and the devolution principle.
CJ Malaba says the plan seeks to achieve a balance between judicial independence and accountability. He also says the judiciary will continue to assist Government in its fight against corruption.
He says incompetence and corruption will not be tolerated. Neither will the commission be distracted by diversionary tactics of capture.
CJ Malaba adds that anyone aggrieved by decisions of the courts should use available remedies of appeal and review. CJ says the JSC is committed to digitising justice delivery system.
CJ Malaba ends presentation.
UNDP resident coordinator Maria do Valle Ribeiro gives her remarks. She says the plan seeks to promote gender equality and access to justice for all.
She adds that observance of the rule of law is a prerequisite for development. Says the UN will continue to support the JSC in the delivery of justice.
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi is introducing President Mnangagwa.
President Mnangagwa is now giving his address.
President Mnangagwa says the Second Republic is committed to the development the country adding the JSC is critical in the country's reform agenda, entrenchment of constitutionalism and rule of law.
He says the JSC's strategic plan is critical in the achievement of Vision 2030.
President Mnangagwa says the strategic plan complements the recently launched National Development Strategy 1.
"The judiciary and other arms of Government should contribute to peaceful and cohesive communities," President Mnangagwa.
The President says the judiciary is critical in holding public officials and those in the private sector to account.
He says the JSC plays an important role in fighting corruption and commends them for establishing specialised corruption courts.
The President says his Government will avail resources to expedite decentralisation of the courts.
President Mnangagwa thanks the UN for its support in crafting the plan.
He launches the plan and concludes his remarks.
He launches the plan and concludes his remarks.
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