‘Bulawayo to regain industrial hub status’

recovery. I am happy that the roadmap for the recovery of NRZ is now clearer.

“A partner has now been secured. As with the rest of the country, Bulawayo needs an efficient railway system to integrate our economy and to connect us to key ports for inbound and outbound economic activities.”

President Mnangagwa said the Uhuru celebrations marked a new tradition and trajectory in the way the nation hosts and handles national events.

“We broke with the long-established tradition where all national events and commemorations were held in Harare, the capital city,” he said.

“For the first time since our Independence, Bulawayo Province and City hosted our National Day, thus blazing a new trail and tradition where from now on, all provinces take turns to host national events and commemorations.”

The Head of State praised Bulawayo province for ensuring that the event progressed without a single glitch.

“Together with the First Lady and our family, my three days in the City of Kings and Queens were eventful. We relished every moment of our stay, as I am sure did sample delegates drawn from all provinces of our country.”