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Rejoice Makoni
Herald Correspondent
THE Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere, has hailed former Cabinet Minister Ambassador Cain Mathema for expressing his passion towards the importance of national unity, economic empowerment, traditional and political history through writing books.
In a speech read on his behalf by Director for Media Services in his Ministry, Mr George Chisoko, during the launch of Ambassador Mathema’s sixth book titled, “Zimbabwe diverse, But One”, at the Museum of African Liberation in Harare yesterday, Dr Muswere said the theme of the book resonates with President Mnangagwa’s focus on economic empowerment.
“Ambassador Mathema has written five books before this one. That alone expresses the passion he has towards the importance of national unity, economic empowerment as well as our political and traditional history,” he said.
“Zimbabwe Diverse, But One, explores themes of both political and historical literature putting emphasis on the importance of values being strengthened by the Second Republic such as economic empowerment and national unity.
“It is inspirational to see how Ambassador Mathema continues to wear many hats so effortlessly. His immense contribution to the nation both prior and after independence as a revolutionary intellectual is evident”.
Dr Muswere said the book complemented President’s mantra of “Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo” by emphasising the importance of nation building.
“The Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo mantra is well captured in this book which evokes a passion to take part in building the Zimbabwe that we all want. There is a need however, to bridge the gap between millennial and the forerunners of the liberation struggle, so that we can keep building not just our country but the continent as a whole,” he added.
“The Museum of African Liberation says: ‘The story of African Liberation cannot be told without highlighting the importance of national unity and pan-African solidarity and it is designed to immortalise a vital part of the African Heritage.’ Launching this book today is testament that authors such as Ambassador Mathema value this.”
Dr Muswere said those who fought in the liberation struggle should write down their experiences so that future generations might learn.
“The future of African knowledge must be drawn by Africans, for Africans. It is up to us to trace, research and tell our stories.”
Ambassador Mathema said his inspiration for writing books was driven by wanting to overcome tribalism and hatred either on tribal or religious grounds.
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