Heroes Day preparations underway: Minister Kazembe confirms smooth progress for commemorations

Speaking at the pre-budget seminar in Bulawayo last Friday, Minister Kazembe detailed the volume of work completed by the Civil Registry. “We managed to do our mandate, that of processing civil documents,” he said.

Richard Muponde

Zimpapers Politics Hub

PREPARATIONS to mark Heroes Day are at an advanced stage with the commemorations following the traditional format but remaining deeply significant in honouring the nation’s liberation heroes and fostering national unity, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe has said.

Zimbabwe is set to commemorate Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day on August 11 and 12 respectively.

In an interview at his offices in Harare today, Minister Kazembe confirmed that preparations are progressing smoothly, with key stakeholders already mobilised.

“Preparations are on course…the programme will follow the same pattern as last year,” Minister Kazembe said.

“Those who are supposed to attend, including widows, families of fallen heroes, and other dignitaries have already been invited. An inter-Ministerial Task Force is meeting regularly to ensure everything is in place.”

The main commemorative event which will be at the National Heroes Acre in Harare while all the 10 provinces will simultaneously host provincial events at their respective capitals.

“We are ready to host the Heroes Day celebrations. The National Heroes Acre will be the main event but similar activities will take place throughout the provinces,” Minister Kazembe added.

Heroes Day, commemorated annually in Zimbabwe, honours the gallant sons and daughters of the soil who fought in the country’s liberation war. The Defence Forces Day, which follows the next day, celebrates the contributions of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) in safeguarding national sovereignty and supporting developmental initiatives.