Temba Dube
Ronald Mpofu
PLUMTREE is buzzing with excitement as the clock ticks down to its first-ever hosting of Matabeleland South’s provincial Independence Day celebrations — and the whole town is pulling out all the stops!
The border town will be the heart of the province this Friday, with over 5,000 people set to flood the Plumtree School Pavilion grounds for Zimbabwe’s 45th Independence Day commemorations.
The celebrations are a historic first for Plumtree, and preparations are in full swing.
“We are putting the final touches on preparations for the Independence Day celebrations. Budgets have been presented, and funds allocated to respective departments,” said Mrs Ruth Saurava, Acting DCC Chairperson for Mangwe.
A high-powered planning team led by Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution Permanent Secretary, Mrs Latiso Dlamini-Maseko, has been steering the ship. The meeting drew top provincial bigwigs including:
• – War Veterans Chairperson, Cde Makomo Moyo
– Women’s League Chairlady, Mrs Sindisiwe Nleya
– Women’s League National Chairlady, Cde Sipilisiwe Nawira
– Deputy Provincial Commissar Women’s League, Cde Tjedza Ncube
– Provincial Secretary for Environment and Tourism, Cde Duduzile Moyo
– DCC Chairperson for Mangwe, Mr Bakani Nleya
– Acting Director for Local Government Services, Mr Zachariah Jusa
Even Radio Bukalanga staff and other government officials showed up to lock in the final prep details.
The event will be graced by Honourable Albert Nguluvhe, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Matabeleland South — a major show of government’s commitment to the region.
From JOC teams to Public Works staff, all hands are on deck to make sure Plumtree’s biggest moment yet goes off without a hitch.
Friday’s not just a celebration — it’s Plumtree’s rise to the provincial spotlight!
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter