By Political Reporter
The country will not forget the sacrifices made by the gallant sons and daughters who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Zimbabwe and will always protect the gains of the liberation struggle.
This was said by President Mnangagwa yesterday in his 41st Independence Day message to the nation.
“As the Second Republic, we will never betray that which made the many sons and daughters of our motherland to wage the protracted liberation struggle, paying the supreme sacrifice. We will always protect the significance and sacred spirituality of our land,” said President Mnangagwa.
The President said the Independence Day reminded Zimbabweans of the need to constantly preserve and protect the country’s liberation war heritage.
“As a sovereign nation and people, the occasion of our Independence Day is a constant reminder of the need to preserve, safeguard and protect our liberation war heritage and the rich history of our country. This is the foundation and hallmark of our nation, today and forever,” said the President.
President Mnangagwa added that Independence Day was also a day to celebrate the victory attained in the liberation struggle and said that the construction of the statue of Mbuya Nehanda was significant as it honoured the fallen heroes and heroines.
“Commemoration of our National Independence Day is in essence a celebration of the victory attained in the liberation struggle fought by our gallant sons and daughters of the soil. The importance of protecting the gains of this hard-won Independence can, therefore, not be over-emphasised. It, therefore, comes as a befitting honour to construct the iconic statue of Mbuya Nehanda in Harare.
“The monument will be a permanent reminder and towering statement of motivation for future generations on the importance of serving the country wholeheartedly and defending it with unflinching patriotism and loyalty. In the same tone, the Liberation War Museum will be constructed,” said the President.
The President urged Zimbabweans to have unity of purpose and work together for the development of the country.
This year’s Independence Day celebrations were held virtually due to Covid 19 pandemic that has ravaged the whole country and the world at large.
