Zimbabwe celebrates Heroes Day
Good morning, Zimbabwe.
Welcome to the live coverage of the Heroes Day commemorations as Zimbabwe comes together to honour its heroes on this significant day of remembrance.
President Mnangagwa is set to lead the main event at the iconic National Heroes Acre in Harare, where the nation will pay tribute to those who have made extraordinary sacrifices for the country.
Across the nation, Provincial Affairs Ministers will oversee various commemorative events, ensuring that every corner of Zimbabwe joins in the celebration.
Heroes Day is marked in honour of the gallant men and women who sacrificed their lives during Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, while also paying tribute to those who contributed to the country’s post-independence development in various sectors, as well as individuals who displayed heroism in their communities.
Stay tuned as our reporters, Harmony Agere and Debra Matabvu, and photographers, Memory Mangombe and Joseph Manditswara, provide updates from the main event at Heroes Acre.
We will also be giving you updates and highlights from ceremonies from other provinces across the nation.
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Zimbabwe honours its heroes
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe yesterday confirmed that preparations were complete after inspecting the venue, accompanied by senior Government officials.
Families of national heroes have been provided with transportation and accommodation.
Three individuals will receive medals for heroic contributions, while five families will be presented with national flags honouring posthumously declared heroes.
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Heroic acts celebrated
The Government will honour three distinguished individuals during the National Heroes Day commemorations at the National Heroes Acre in Harare today.
Professor Vladimir Gennadyevich Shubin, a long-time ally during the liberation struggle and former Soviet official, will receive the Zimbabwe International Friendship Award.
Professor Vladimir Gennadyevich Shubin
Teenager Inasem Chitutu from Bindura will be awarded the Silver Cross of Zimbabwe for rescuing two children from a burning house.
Dr Madeline Nyamwanza, the nation’s first female African medical doctor, will receive the Robert Gabriel Mugabe Commendation Award for Service in Human Capital Development for her pioneering contributions to health and education.
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Ministers, diplomats and citizens gather for national Heroes Day ceremony
Cabinet ministers, senior security officers and diplomats have begun arriving at the National Shrine for the main Heroes Day ceremony.
Zimbabweans from across the country, including families of national heroes, have also turned out in large numbers for the commemorations.
A total of 223 families of departed national heroes and heroines are expected to attend the event in Harare.
President Mnangagwa will present national flags to the families of four individuals posthumously declared National Heroes: Cde Benjamin Burombo, Brigadier-General (Rtd) Lameck Francisco Mutanda, Cde John Mbedzi and Cde Jairos Jiri.
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Service Chiefs arrive
Service Chiefs, led by Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Philip Valerio Sibanda, have arrived at the national shrine.
Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Philip Valerio Sibanda
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces consist of the Zimbabwe National Army and the Air Force of Zimbabwe, both commanded by General Sibanda.
Many heroes and liberation war fighters interred at the Heroes Acre also served in the ZDF.
Members of the ZDF are performing various military drills.
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