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Preparations for the successful hosting of the National Independence commemorations slated for Mt Darwin in Mashonaland Central are gathering momentum across the province, Nhau/Indaba has gathered.
Government employees have already started mobilising resources towards sprucing the venue and surroundings for the unique feat which sees Mt Darwin being the first rural district to host the commemorations after their centralisation in Harare Metropolitan Province the past 42 years.
The event will be staged at Mt Darwin High School and both, the local authority leadership and political fathers in the province are on cloud nine.
ZANU PF provincial chairperson, Kazembe Kazembe lauded President Mnangagwa’s decision to give the province an opportunity to host “this special occasion”.
“We are excited that the celebrations are in Mashonaland Central this year. We are even more excited that His Excellency the President, Cde Dr. E.D Mnangagwa chose Mt Darwin as the host district.
“This is the first time since 1980 that the national celebrations are going to be hosted by a rural district and in Mashonaland Central. True to his mantra, His Excellency is making sure that no one and no place is left behind. Who would have ever imagined that the entire nation would be represented in Mt Darwin on this special occasion?”
Kazembe vowed to make sure that the event will be successful and unique from all the past celebrations.
“This is history in the making. As a province we will make sure that it is going to be historic in every sense of the word. I’m sure everyone would want to be part of this history and our people will come in their numbers,” he said.
Pfura Rural District Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Stanslous Nyachowe welcomed the surprise announcement which he said validated the role Mt Darwin district played during the liberation struggle.
“It is a welcomed surprise to us as Pfura District and the whole province at large. Don’t forget the role this district played during the liberation war against the white oppressors. Many lives were lost, many people were crippled whilst others have been left sick. Thousands of others were buried in mass graves, think of Chibondo.”
Nyachowe said they have since activated all council systems towards the successful hosting of the event but pleaded for financial and material resources from stakeholders and residents in the province.
“Yes, it is a mammoth task before us again but, as a team we can do it. Remember there is power in unity. I want people to forget about the National Sports Stadium or Barbourfields were this event has been hosted before. We are in Mt Darwin district and we are going to do it using what is available here, we have a task to see to it that the venue, access roads, communication systems are ready before the day of the event,” he added.
“For us to achieve this in time for the celebrations, we need financial and material resources from our local business people, the corporate world, the province and central government as we all know ‘nyika inovakwa nevene vayo’. All who want to assist in any way are welcome.” Nhau/Indaba
