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17:02 At Phelandaba Stadium in Gwanda an estimated 3000 crowd thronged the ground to celebrate 33 years of self rule with the event starting at 9:30am. provincial governor Cde Angeline Masuku read the president’s speech.

14:49 Zanu PF Youth Chairman for Toendepi District in Chegutu East Constituency has urged the youths to remain patriotic and not forget that gallant sons and daughters lost their lives for the country to attain independence.

13:35 People are being entertained by mass displays at the National Sports Stadium after Macheso had them in a frenzy before.

13:06 People should avoid violence during the different party elections. People have the right choose the leaders they want. People fought so that Zimbabweans have the right choose their own leaders.

12:49 President Mugabe said that to date 59 Community Share Ownership Trusts have been commissioned. More will be done for workers to participate and benefit from indegenisation

12:38 Preparations for the UNWTO continues and Zimbabweans should support the initiative for employment creation, tourism and marketing:President Mugabe

12:27 President Mugabe calls for peace during the forthcoming elections

12:25 The President’s speech is now being read at different venues including Mucheke and Hwedza.

11:59 All is now set for commemorations of the Independence day at Pfupajena stadium in Chegutu.

11:55 President Mugabe is now lighting the Independence Flame.

11:53 Masvingo governor Titus Maluleke and Service Chiefs arrive at Mucheke stadium.

11:33 The Commander in Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces is now inspecting the Guard of Honour.

11:20 The Presidential motorcade has just arrived at the National Sports Stadium. Wild cheers have erupted around the stadium which is fully packed at the moment.

11:17 Mashonaland East Provincial Governor and Residential Minister Cde Aneas Chigwedere arrives at Rudhaka stadium in Marondera to officiate at the provincial celebrations.

11:12 Vice President Joice Mujuru has just walked into the stadium. While many people are queuing outside the stadium, it seems it is now filled to capacity. Alick Macheso is still entertaining the crowd.

11:09 PM Tsvangirai has entered the stadium as Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander General Constantine Chiwenga is received by salute from the parade.

10:57 In Masvingo, a near capacity crowd at Mucheke. Representatives from the Inclusive government political parties in attendance. Polituburo member Cde Dzikamai Mavhaire, MDC-T mayor Femius Chakabuda amongst those in attendance.

10:47 The main Independence parade made up of the country’s uniformed forces has marched into the National Sports stadium to mark the start of the celebrations. President Mugabe is expected anytime now and will inspect the Guard of Honour. They will then be a march in slow and quick time and the Guard of Honour will advance in Review Order before the president lights the Independence flame.