Staff Reporter
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Collaborators Association (ZILIWACO) is set to conduct a march today in Chinhoyi in remembrance of the famous seven fallen heroes whose first shots in 1966 signaled the beginning of the armed struggle that brought independence to Zimbabwe.
The ZILIWACO Mashonaland West Provincial Chairperson, Stancillam Madembo informed this publication that the march, which is now an annual event, was to remember the bravery of the seven heroes who are recognized for starting the Second Chimurenga.
Today’s march would be graced by the resident Minister of State for Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Mary Mliswa as the Guest of Honour.
"This is an annual event which is meant to celebrate and remember our fallen seven heroes who fought hard for our independence during the beginning of Second Chimurenga. The event is a sign that people of Zimbabwe should continue to safeguard our hard won independence as we prepare for this year’s elections.
"The Seven Heroes March is an annual event which is done on the 28th of April of which war collaborators and children of war collaborators will be marching from Seven Heroes Building to the Provincial Heroes Acre," said Madembo.
Tafadzwa Muchanyangi a liberation heritage specialist mentioned that the march organized by ZILIWACO and ZILIWACO Trust was a step in the right direction as the Second Republic wants everyone to know the liberation history of Zimbabwe.
"This march is a step in the right direction as this will serve as a reminder of the contribution made by the fallen seven heroes of Chinhoyi in the Second Chimurenga. This will go a long way in the preservation of liberation heritage which will also make the upcoming generations value the contribution of liberation heroes," said Muchanyangi.
Meanwhile, the seven heroes are Cdes Simon Chimbodza, Christopher Chatambudza, Nathan Charumuka, Godwin Manyerenyere, Ephraim Shenjere, David Guzuzu and Arthur Maramba who engaged the Rhodesian forces on April 28, 1966, at the start of Zimbabwe’s fight against colonial rule.
