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Dr Matthew Mare The liberation war was fought and Independence won in 1980 but some subversive elements continue to undermine the gains of the struggle. It is unfortunate that some among our people have not appreciated the work that was done by freedom fighters to liberate this nation against the colonial regime. These people tend […]
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Zimbabwe 44th Independence Day speech by President Mnangagwa Today, we mark another milestone in the history of our great nation of Zimbabwe as we celebrate our 44th Independence Anniversary. On this day, the sacred national flag of our beloved motherland, Zimbabwe was raised, and the Union Jack brought down, symbolising the end to the racist […]
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Today is our 44th anniversary of independence, the day Zimbabweans achieved freedom, and did so under an elected Government, the double achievement being important. The freedom meant we became the owners of our own destiny, that we would decide what sort of country we wanted and could build that nation, without others deciding what was […]
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Ranga Mataire Group Political Editor Cde Munyaradzi Machacha, whose Chimurenga name was George Kashiri, was the liaison officer at Foxtrot Assembly Point in Buhera, Manicaland. It was the largest gathering point in the country at the time with about 15 000 freedom fighters. Cde Machacha’s main role as the liaison officer was to be the […]
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Innocent Mujeri Herald Correspondent ZIMBABWE commemorates its 44th year of independence today. This is not merely a moment of reflection but also for celebration. This celebration is markedly highlighted by the notable progress the country has achieved under the leadership of President Mnangagwa. With Vision 2030 in sight, President Mnangagwa’s administration is steering the nation […]
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David Mawondo Correspondent As the country embraces the new ZiG currency, it is important that we preserve its value for the economy to grow and, ultimately, lift the living standards of Zimbabweans. The Vision 2030 pronounced by President Mnangagwa can easily be achieved if all stakeholders work together. However, if threats to our currency are […]
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The Herald, 18 April, 1980 ZIMBABWE will not subject its sovereignty to that of any other state, and will remain its own master, fully capable of determining its destiny, the Prime Minister, Cde Mugabe, said last night. In an independence eve address to the nation, Cde Mugabe said Zimbabwe, as an independent sovereign state and […]
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Sam Matema – Buhera Central Member of Parliament When President Mnangagwa, pronounced himself on the need to rotate the independence celebrations across the provinces, many never saw the vision that he had. This is the easiest and fastest way of bringing development to the people outside normal programming by Government. Independence fosters unity, peace and […]
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The Zimbabwean economy has been growing rapidly during the Second Republic with the revamped open-door investment policy being one of the most important reasons, especially for mining which has seen output more than quadruple as investors pile. The latest mining investor planning on moving in is Cluff Africa, a British company and an old investor […]
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Fani Zvomuya Correspondent President Mnangagwa recently toured the Manhize Steel Plant, a bustling investment near Mvuma that is the face of steel manufacturing revival in Zimbabwe; and the lofty position the country will attain as Africa’s giant. The Manhize Steel Plant is owned by Chinese company Tsingshan Holding’s local subsidiary, DINSON Iron and Steel. The […]
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The Herald, 17 April, 1984 ADDITIONAL food supplies will be distributed to drought-hit areas during the two-day independence celebrations which start in Zimbabwe today, the chairman of the National Independence Committee, Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa, said yesterday. The extra drought relief programme had been launched to enable some people in the communal lands to enjoy the […]
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Post Cabinet Briefing The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development updated Cabinet on the winter cereals production plan for 2024. The nation is informed that the robust plan is premised on Cabinet approved El Nino-induced drought impact scenarios. The update consolidates the wheat-based food security thrust, with four components of food security […]
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Ranga Mataire Group Political Editor ONE of the most painful disappearances of a prominent African nationalist occurred on October 15 1975, when Dr Edison Furatidzwayi Chisingaitwi Sithole and his personal assistant, Miriam Mhlanga were kidnapped by Rhodesia Special Branch officers as he disembarked from his car at Ambassador Hotel in the then Salisbury. Disappearances of […]
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