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1220: President Mnangagwa has concluded his speech. That also ends our live updates.

1213:  “This time, the destabilising and violent theatrics by opposition elements are being done ahead of the CHOGM meeting in Rwanda. Shame on you, if you are the leader of a political party
which thrives on violence and the insecurity of our people, to be relevant. Shame – shame – shame on you!

“The life and property of every Zimbabwean are important and will be protected by my Government. Our security apparatus is on alert. We will not stand by and watch the good image of our nation as well as the safety and security of our people being desecrated by rogue pseudo politicians who receive dirty money to torment their own African kith and kin.

“I call upon the nation at large, across all provinces, districts and wards to refuse to be used by self-seeking charlatans, masquerading as politicians. Rambai kushandiswa kuita violence. Parents and guardians, please guide our youth accordingly. Violence does not pay.”

1206: The President says that the recent violence in the Nyatsime area is deplorable and says that it should not be tolerated. He calls on political party supporters to shun violence ahead of the 2023 elections.

1204: He says falsehoods being peddled by some opposition figures to whip their supporters into committing violence are now worrisome and his Government will not tolerate any form of violence.

“There is no room for violence in the Second Republic.”

1157: The President says that the freedoms that are being enjoyed today are a result of the sacrifices by the country’s gallant departed and living sons and daughters.

1153: The President says that the late national hero played a pivotal role in the liberation struggle saying he was once seriously injured during the struggle but returned to the front upon his recovery.

1150: President Mnangagwa says neo-colonialist machinations under whatever guise will never be allowed under the Revolutionary Party.

1148: He says that it is disheartening to hear unguided young people saying that Ian Smith was much better than our current leaders.

1147: The President says the nation is fast losing its gallant sons and daughters who fought in the liberation struggle.

1139: President Mnangagwa is now on the podium.

1127: Family representative Moreblessing Bhebe who is the second daughter of the late national hero is now addressing mourners.

She describes the late Major General (Rtd) Bhebe as a loving person.

1118: President Mnangagwa is now presiding over the burial of Major-General (Rtd) Bhebe at the National Heroes Acre in Harare.

1105: President Mnangagwa has arrived at the Heroes Acre.

1052: Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has arrived at the national shrine.

1040: Zanu PF vice president Kembo Mohadi has arrived.

1033: We are at the National Heroes Acre for the burial of Major General (Retired) Sydney Vulindhlela Bhebe who passed on at the Avenues Clinic on  June 13, 2022 after battling diabetes.

He was 61.