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Updates by Farai Machivenyika
The official proceedings have come to an end and we conclude our updates. Thank you for joining us.
12:06 President Mnangagwa concludes his remarks.
12:06 He calls for unity in building the country
12:05 The President says the country was pursuing economic diplomacy to be a friend of all and an enemy to non.
12:01 He urges the nation to defend the gains of the liberation struggle.
11:59 He hails the First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa for her humanitarian work across the country.
11:58 He hails the licensing of six private television stations and called on them to reflect the diversity of the nation and the national interest.
11:56 On education he says the introduction of education 5.0 was part of improving quality of graduates.
11:54 Says the provision of health, clean water and sanitation was part of government’s socially responsible investments.
11:53 He says the resuscitation of physical infrastructure was critical in attracting investment and governemnt was working on the rehabilitation of roads and air transport.
11:50 On tourism the President said the governemnt had come up with various policies to grow the sector.
11:47 He hails the stability in the energy sector that has brought stability in the supply of electricity and liquid fuels
11:45 He says the mining sector was on Course to achieve the US$12 billion target by 2023
11:43 Minister of State for Mashonaland Central Provincial Affairs and Devolution Senator Monica Mavhunga, the provincial JOC, Politburo member Cde Kenneth Musanhi and Zanu- PF leadership attentively follow virtual proceeding of this year Independence celebrations at Bindura University of Science Education campus in Bindura
11:42 Thanks industry for positive response to governemnt policy
11:41 Says government policies have brought stability in the economy especially on prices of commodities
11:40 Says the good rains brought prospects of a bumper harvest and calls for increased productivity
11:38 Says $60 billion has been set aside for the prompt payment of farmers for grain delivered.
11:37 Says government will not betray the ethos of the liberation war that led to the country’s independence.
11:36 Reassures the nation that the vaccines are safe and calls on Zimbabweans to be vaccinated.
11:34 Says government has launched a vaccination programme against Covid19 to fight the pandemic.
11:33 Thanks friendly nations, the private sector for their support in fighting the pandemic.
11:32 The President says this year’s event was scheduled for Bulawayo but had to be cancelled for the second time due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
1130: The President takes to the podium
11:28 Local Gvt and Public Works Minister July Moyo invites the President to address the nation.
11:26 President Mnangagwa lightst the Independence Flame.
11:25 Rev Damasane makes his dedication in all the 16 official languages.
11:15 The President is invited to inspect the guard of honour.
10:30 President Mnangagwa and the First Lady arrive. Their arrival is followed by the singing of the national anthem
10:28 Service Chiefs arrive.
They include Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Zanu PF second secretary Cde Kembo Mohadi, Speaker of the National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda, diplomats, religious leaders, business leaders and members of POLAD among others.
10:20 Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa introduces the dignitaries at the event.
10:18 The quarter guard mounted by the Presidential Guard enters the arena at State House to mark the official beginning of proceedings.
In the afternoon there would be a soccer match between Dynamos and Highlanders at the National Sports Stadium to cap the celebrations.
The programme at State House will end after the delivery of the address with the singing of the national anthem.
The President will then deliver his address to the nation.
09:50 The ceremony is expected to start at 11am with the arrival of the President where he will take the Presidential salute followed by the singing of the national anthem and flypast. This will be followed by a devotion by Reverend Paul Damasane.
President Mnangagwa is this morning expected to address the nation on the occasion of the country’s 41st Independence anniversary celebrations. The truncated event is being held at State House in line with measures to contain the Covid 19 pandemic.
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