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President Mnangagwa is expected to attend the War Veterans League National Executive meeting this afternoon.
The President, a war veteran himself, will have time to take stock of the wing’s programmes in line with the party Constitution.
Yesterday, President Mnangagwa handed over the first batch of 100 tractors to war veterans as an empowerment initiative that will boost agricultural production.
The initiative marks a major step in a broader empowerment drive that is designed to support the country’s liberation war heroes ahead of the upcoming farming season.
The National Executive Committee meeting will be attended by war veterans, National Executive members and provincial chairpersons.
Our Reporters Joseph Madzimure and Harmony Agere as well as Photographer Believe Nyakudjara will provide live updates as the day unfolds.
Stay tuned!
President Mnangagwa arrives
President Mnangagwa has arrived for the Zanu PF War Veterans League National Executive Meeting at party Headquarters in Harare.
The President, who has gone into a briefing, is expected to address the meeting shortly.
The war veterans have already taken their seats in the venue.
Thunderous welcome for President
The President received a thunderous welcome from members of the War Veterans League as he entered the venue.
The atmosphere was charged with patriotic fervour, as the gathering broke into the singing of the national anthem and revolutionary songs, invoking the spirit of the liberation struggle.
Once inside, the President took his place at the high table alongside senior party officials, including Cdes Douglas Mahiya, Munyaradzi Machacha and Paul Tungwarara.
The official programme then commenced, with proceedings expected to culminate in the President’s address to the assembly.
Cde Mahiya hails President, calls for unity
Zanu PF Secretary for Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs, Cde Douglas Mahiya has urged the War Veterans League to remain united, honour the sacrifices of the liberation struggle and rally behind President Mnangagwa as the country advances its national
development agenda.
Speaking at the third National Assembly of the War Veterans League in Harare, Cde Mahiya began his address by calling for a moment of silence in honour of departed liberation war heroes, saying their sacrifices delivered Zimbabwe’s independence.
He congratulated President Mnangagwa on his successful tenure as Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc), describing it as a source of pride for the country.
In a lighter moment, he led the gathering in singing a birthday song for the President, who celebrated his 83rd birthday this month.
Cde Mahiya praised the President and Zanu PF First Secretary for the unwavering support given to the League since its establishment in 2022.
He singled out the introduction of the War Veterans Revolving Fund as a milestone that has improved the welfare of former fighters.
He said the League also has a responsibility to ensure that the children of war veterans are empowered and actively participate in the national economy.
Cde Mahiya called for the identification and repatriation of the remains of liberation war fighters buried in neighbouring countries so they can rest on Zimbabwean soil.
He further proposed the removal of colonial-era provincial names such as Mashonaland and Matabeleland, arguing that they foster division.
President Mnangagwa is a man with a great vision: Cde Machacha
Zanu PF Political Commissar Cde Munyaradzi Machacha is now introducing the guest of honour, President Mnangagwa.
He describes President Mnangagwa as a revolutionary par excellence who dedicated his life to building the nation
“President Mnangagwa is working towards improving the welfare of the people and ensuring that food security at household level is achieved. He is a man with a good vision of building the nation,” said Cde Machacha.
Presidential Advisor Mr Paul Tungwarara donates US$100 000 towards war veterans welfare
