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Herald Reporter
Journalists have congratulated President Mugabe on turning 90 years old yesterday describing him as a veteran pan-Africanist and freedom fighter.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) hailed President Mugabe for liberating the people of Zimbabwe from colonial bondage.
“The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists, ZUJ, would like to congratulate President Robert Mugabe on his 90th birthday, which falls on 21 February,” read the statement.
“The President, a veteran politician, Pan Africanist, Freedom Fighter and former guerrilla leader has managed to attain a ripe age after playing a leading role in freeing the people of Zimbabwe from colonial and racist bondage.
“Congratulations, Amhlophe, Makorokoto.”
The Zanu-PF South Africa district also joined the nation in celebrating President Mugabe’s birthday.
In a statement yesterday, the district said: “Of particular interest to Zanu-PF SA and the diaspora membership is your astute, intelligent and charismatic leadership which has seen you fight two revolutions both of which were meant to bring total emancipation of the people from the twin evils of capitalism and colonialism.
“As Zimbabweans, we are inspired by your principled leadership and objectives to bring justice for your people, sovereignty for your people, recognition of independence of your people and their rights over their resources.”
The district pledged to support President Mugabe and his pro-people policies which have transformed lives of the once marginalised indigenous people.
This year’s birthday celebrations will be held under the theme: “Zim-Asset — Growing the Economy for Youths Empowerment and Employment”.
The celebrations will be held at Rudhaka Stadium in Marondera today (Saturday).
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