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1454:  His Excellency has finished addressing the revolutionary party`s supporters in Gwanda

1450: Elections must be peaceful and no violence must not be tolerated ,said Sadc must assist Zimbabwe by supporting it through and through

1442: Indigenisation is vital in development.There is need to revamp Bulawayo industries that have collapsed so that youths can be employed.The Mining sector is improving and some companies are adhering to the Community Share Ownership Scheme,positive changes are happening to schools,clinics,roads

1431: The MDC came about and an inclusive government was formed which brought more harm than good as people were fooled in to assuming the situation had improved as there were food imports.However,note that industries are still not operating at full capacity.

1403: Health was another sector government focused on, it rehabilitated hospitals and built new ones. Land reform came about and  (ex-British PM Tony) Blair wanted to reverse the gains of independence and invited sanctions, thereby impeding Zimbabwe`s development.Sanctions also arrested  the development of industries such as Dunlop,Merlin and Willowvale Motors

1346: Shortage of teachers was one of the  challenges faced. The government had to train teachers,eventually opening training colleges and various universities to further train the masses in various areas.We thus have state universities that specialize in different disciplines,for example, Nust which specializes in Science and Technology

1329: “Education was an important aspect that government wanted to resolve after 1980,thus schools were built with the help of the communities and  ‘Education- for All’ for at least 11 years.”-H.E

1323: “As settlers had taken land away,Zimbabweans  had to claim their birthright at the Lancaster House Conference”-H.E

1320: ” Leaders did not choose which tribe was going to fight  but it was voluntary,all sons and daughters of the land”-H.E

1315: ” Ubuntu bethu was demolished by the settlers when we were enslaved” -H.E

1310: His Excellency stresses the need to teach all languages at school and not to be limited to Ndebele and Shona

1258: Chiefs,headmen,village heads and fathers given special welcome as they ‘build’ who Zimbabweans are culturally as well as nation

1255: Nust Director of Communications Mr Felix Moyo playing translator role for the President

1248: The President takes to the podium,receives a standing ovation.Chants slogans in siNdebele, ululation and jubilation

1247: Mat. South is important to Zimbabwe as Cdes. Mqabuko Nkomo;George Silundika and Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo were born here

1243: Ambassador Moyo addressing the impressive crowd.Reminding the people about the struggle for liberation  and how uMdala u Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo and His Excellency are icons of the struggle.

1232: Cde Andrew Langa praising His Excellency for Presidential inputs, maize ,rice and wheat.People of Gwanda grateful.Young girl reciting a poem for His Excellency

1219: Dignitaries present include National Chairman and Presidium Member Ambassador Cde Simon Khaya Moyo; Matabeleland South Provincial Governor and Resident Minister Cde Angeline Masuku ;Zvimba East Legislator Cde Patrick Zhuwawo and Zanu-PF Politburo member and Deputy President of the Senate Cde Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu

1211: National Nathem being sung

1210: President Mugabe and First Lady AMai Grace Mugabe arrive to thunderous welcome

1155: The President has landed at Matebeleland South Provincial Police H.Q

1152: Town painted green and yellow as masses wearing regalia in support of the revolutionary party

1151: Gwanda town is alive today! Beitbridge highway clogged with cars and trucks driving to Gwanda

1149 Helicopter can be seen hovering  as His Excellency arrives in Gwanda