Bongani Ndlovu
Nqobile Bhebhe in Maphisa
President Mnangagwa has arrived at Maphisa Stadium for the main Independence Day celebrations to thunderous applause from thousands of people gathered at the venue.
The President is accompanied by First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa.
Moments after his arrival, proceedings began with the singing of the national anthem, followed by the inspection of the guard of honour.
Vice Presidents Dr Constantino Chiwenga and Dr Kembo Mohadi are also in attendance.
This year’s celebrations are running under the theme “Zim@46 – Unity and Development Towards Vision 2030.”
The theme dovetails with the Government’s broader national development agenda aimed at transforming Zimbabwe into an upper middle-income economy by 2030 through inclusive growth, infrastructure development and social cohesion.
Several ministers, deputy ministers, senior Government officials, traditional leaders, local authorities and thousands of Zimbabweans from across the country have thronged the stadium for the historic event.
Online Reporter