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1125: President Mnangagwa concluded his address by expressing gratitude to citizens, both at home and abroad, for joining in the 41st Defence Forces Day celebrations.
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1119: The President says that the country is working on the deployment of 304 military instructors to assist in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province.
1116: He says that ZDF continues to contribute to international missions. The country currently has 31 officers deployed to UN missions and 6 others deployed to AU missions.
1114: The President has applauded the ZDF for its community help programmes.
1113: President Mnangagwa pays tribute to military men who have passed on and says that it is disheartening to note that some of the decorated military men succumbed to Covid-19. The President went on to urge the nation to remain committed to the fight against the pandemic.
1109: The President says ZDF is playing its part in the various economic recovery programmes of our nation.
1102: President Mnangagwa is now delivering his keynote address. He says that this year’s commemorations are important as they mark the 41st anniversary of the formation of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces.
1045: President Mnangagwa has arrived and is inspecting the guard of honour.
1026: Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has arrived at the State House for the Defence Forces Day celebrations.
1024: Zanu-PF Vice President and Second Secretary Cde Kembo Mohadi has arrived.
1022: Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has arrived.
1004: We are at the State House where Defence Forces Day celebrations are being held. The event is open to a few invited guests, in strict adherence to the Covid-19 regulations.
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