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1148: He also calls for unity and harmony saying these were the cornerstone for development. The President reiterates Government’s commitment to uplifting the livelihoods of ordinary people as he concludes his speech.

1146: The President challenges all people in positions of authority in all sectors of society to be honest and exemplary putting the interests of the majority ahead of personal interests. The President deplores corruption and dishonesty saying the economy will only grow through hardwork.

1140: President Mnangagwa adds that the challenges facing the nation are not insurmountable saying people should draw inspiration from war veterans who did not surrender despite challenges they faced.  He says the national hero leaves behind a legacy of dedication, selflessness and commitment to principles.

1137: President Mnangagwa said because of that he was sent for further military training courses abroad and upon his return instructed some of the current leaders that include ZDF commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda among others. He implored the nation to learn from the dedication of the national hero.

1132: The President consoles the family saying the nation shares their loss and grief with them. He said the national hero was dedicated to the cause and exhibited great leadership qualities.

1131: He said Cde Nleya was a revered soldier who moulded and inspired many freedom fighters.

1130: President Mnangagwa says the nation has been plunged into mourning and is fast losing the pioneering generation of the liberation struggle.

1127: Minister Kazembe invites President Mnangagwa to address the mourners

1116: He says the late national hero’s children based in the UK could not attend the burial due to travel restrictions imposed due to the Covid 19 pandemic

1115: Family representative Thakalisa Dube thanked Government for according the national hero status to their father.

1101: A minister religion is invited by Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe to give an opening prayer

1046: President Mnangagwa has arrived.

1043: Service chiefs have arrived at national shrine and have taken their seats.

1033: Mourners have already gathered at the National Heroes Acre and have had their hands sanitised while they are seated observing social distancing regulations set by Government as part of measures to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

President Mnangagwa leads the body viewing ceremony

1005: President Mnangagwa has arrived, marking the official be start of the procession and body viewing session.

0952: Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has arrived.

0944: Vice President Kembo Mohadi arrives.

0937: Service chiefs CDF General Philip Valerio Sibanda, Police Commissioner General Godwin Matanga, ZNA Commander Lt Gen Edzai Chimonyo, ZPCS Commissioner General Paradzai Zimondi have arrived.

0913: There is a break in tradition in what used to happen in the past as the crowds are at a minimal due to social distancing guidelines.

0904: We are live at Stodart Hall in Mbare, Harare, where the body of national hero Cde Stanley Gagisa Nleya has just arrived for body viewing and procession.