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Manicaland Correspondent
ZIMBABWEANS must continue with the culture of celebrating Independence Day and must inculcate it among the youths, Manicaland war veterans leader Cde Gift Kagweda has said.

He said people should not forget what the gallant sons and daughters of this country went through to liberate the country from colonial rule.

He said Independence Day celebrations should be embraced by every citizen as they reflect on the unity of purpose exhibited during the liberation struggle.

“As war veterans, we are saying the 18th of April is the day we got our independence after a protracted struggle,” he said.

“This is a day which every citizen is supposed to respect on our national calendar. Young people should be taught the values derived from the blood that was lost and the suffering experienced by those who participated in the liberation struggle.

“Once we fail to celebrate the Independence Day it means we would have lost the essence and value of the liberation struggle as Zimbabweans.”

Cde Kagweda said celebrating Independence Day showed how the nation valued attaining freedom from the colonial rule.

He urged people to celebrate peacefully.

“We are encouraging members of the public to participate in the celebrations peacefully,” he said. “I also urge people to come out in their numbers to attend the celebrations at various points across the province.”

The main provincial celebrations will be held in Mutare’s Sakubva Stadium.

The celebrations are expected to feature various entertainment activities with the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs Dr Ellen Gwaradzimba expected to read President Mnangagwa’s speech.