Zimbabwe celebrates Independence Day
supreme and priceless sacrifices of many fine men and women who perished in the struggle in countless battles fought both within and outside our borders, and therefore it should be celebrated by all Zimbabweans irrespective of political, racial or religious divide, in peace and unity.
“We also, of course are aware that the struggle was led by two erstwhile liberation armies, Zanla and Zipra. As the nation reflects on the attainment of its nationhood, we also extend special gratitude towards the immense contribution of all those who assisted us to attain our freedom and independence. We owe them eternal gratitude,” said Cde Khaya Moyo.
He added that the party was pleased with the progress being made by the new dispensation, which has seen rapid results within a short space of time.
“The re-engagements efforts, being pursued with the international community present a bright future for our beloved country. Under the ‘Zimbabwe is Open for Business’ mantra, foreign direct investment has started flowing into the country.
“As we approach the elections, we call upon Zimbabweans as a collective to shun violence so that the goal of peace, free, fair and credible elections is achieved,” said Cde Khaya Moyo.
In Bulawayo province, all roads lead to White City Stadium, where Minister of State for Bulawayo provincial affairs Cde Angeline Masuku, will lead the celebrations.
In Matabeleland South the main independence commemorations will be held at Pelandaba Stadium in Gwanda, where the Minister of State for provincial affairs, Cde Abedinico Ncube will lead the celebrations.
Cde Ncube yesterday said a lot of ground had been covered in terms of preparations and that they were expecting a huge crowd.
He said those who will fail to make it to Gwanda, will converge at various centres in all the province’s seven districts.
“All has been set and we are calling on people to gather at all the identified venues as we celebrate the country’s independence under a new political dispensation led by President Mnangagwa. It’s high time we worked together as Zimbabweans to promote unity and national economic development to consolidate the gains of our hard-won independence from minority rule.