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12:22 President Mnangagwa said the country is well aware that our detractors have not given up on subjugating us and the interference has been multi-faceted.
He says the country is well aware of these divisive efforts but is quick to say the detractors will not succeed.
He says the negativity by detractors won’t succeed in destroying the reconciliation path.
He says Zimbabwe has weathered storms before and will emerge victorious.
President Mnangagwa says this is an ambitious vision yet achievable and requires collective participation.
The process will open us up to healing and shedding off of resentment.
This journey of national healing is not a sprint but a marathon that demands patience, he says.
President express his confidence that the chiefs are up to the task.
He ends his speech.
12:13 President Mnangagwa begins his keynote address by saying today is a pivotal moment in our history showing that we have a capacity to resolve any challenges.
He said when confronted by threats to our national security we rise to the occasion withstand the attacks and emerge as a united front.
He says today we are called upon to summon that same spirit in launching the Gukurhundi outreach programme.as
The President adds that this momentous day will never be a footnote in our history.
He pays graditute to the late Preident Mugabe and late VP Joshua Nkomo for reaching the 1987 Unity Accord.
He appeals to the country not to dwell in the dark shows of the past part focus on the future, a more unified nation.
12:02 President Mnangagwa is now addressing the Gukurahundi Community Engagement Outreach Programme at Bulawayo State House
12:02 Local Government and Public Works minister, Danial Garwe is now addressing delegates and ready to introduce President Mnangagwa to deliver his key note speech.
Minister Garwe says President Mnagagwa drive in re-uniting Zimbabwe is remarkable.
11:55 Remarks by the President of the National Council of Chiefs Hon Senator Chief Mtshane-Khumalo:
-The Gukurahundi resolution programme has been spearheaded by traditional leaders
-The National Chiefs Council had intensive consultations with the community and the CSOs
–the documentation programme was successfully undertaken under the guidance of His Excellency
-The Council conducted several capacity development workshops for Chiefs to enhance their understanding of their mandate to engage their communities on the important programme
-we prioritise the role of Chiefs in promoting healing in their communities
-through inclusive dialogue we have laid a strong foundation for reconciliation and healing
11:50 President Mnangagwa has arrived at the State House in Bulawayo where he will launch the Gukurahundi Community Engagement Programme
09:05 President Mnangagwa has arrived at the Joshua Mqabuko International Airport in Bulawayo for the launch of the Gukurahundi Community Engagement Programme at State House
TODAY President Mnangagwa will launch the Gukurahundi Community Engagement Programme at State House in Bulawayo. The programme is running under the theme: Promoting Healing, Peace and Unity Through Community Engagements.
It is expected to mark a significant milestone in the national healing process and demonstrate the sincerity of the Second Republic in addressing past grievances.
The launch is being attended by 72 Chiefs, Senior Government officials, Ministers of State and Devolution for Matabeleland North, South and the Midlands Provinces, politicians and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).
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