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1237: The day’s proceedings have ended. That ends our updates.
1208: Senior Government officials continue laying wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
1205: President Mugabe lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
1155: The President ends his speech.
1153: “Comrades and friends I call upon all Zimbabweans to work together….tibatana kusevenzera Zimbabwe…tichiisa zvinangwa zvavo pamberi kwete zvedu… I now wish you all successful celebrations, a memorable and safe heroes and defence forces holiday.”
1151: “We defend the maintenance of our peace as a sovereign country..we dare not drop our guard.”
1150: “The recent launch by Government of a National Tourism Policy will provide a guarding framework for tourism.”
1149: “Government is committed to the proper management of our environment.”
1148: “The Plumtree-Mutare road is now at 80% completion.”
1145: He says the Government is committed to supporting the SME sector. Government is committed to ensuring that each province has a university, this in pursuit of its goal since independence. Despite limited resources Government is committed to support the health sector.
1143: “Manufacturing continues to face a myriad of challenges such as the low capacity utilisation and obsolete machinery”
1140: “During the 2013-2014 farming season there was a 46% increase i production com pared to the 2012-2013 season”
1136: “Fellow Zimbabweans as we mark the first anniversary of the July 31 harmonised elections successfully held under the provisions of the new constitution..put paid, put paid once and for all to the evil machinations that were being pursued by our erstwhile colosiners”
1133: ” As we recall the many lives lost, the maimed scarred lives of survivors of that protracted struggle we indeed celebrate our freedom”
1132: “We gather here today to remember pay tribute to the living and fallen heroes of the liberation war”
1130: President Mugabe is now addressing the gathering.
1115: Minister of Home Affairs, Kembo Mohadi, is the Master of Ceremony.
1108: President Mugabe pays his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before taking his seat.
1100: President Mugabe and First Lady Amai Grace have arrived to applause and ululations. The national anthem is now being sung.
1057: Vice President Joice Mujuru and Service Chiefs have arrived.
1043: Thousands of people are already seated at the National Heroes Acre ahead of commemorations to mark this year’s Heroes Day.
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