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Raymond Jaravaza, Zimpapers Reporter
VICE President Kembo Mohadi has expressed satisfaction with the progress made on legacy projects being implemented ahead of this year’s Independence Day celebrations.
He made the remarks at Maphisa Stadium where he met Cabinet ministers, deputy ministers, service chiefs, traditional leaders and senior Government officials, and toured the main venue for the April 18 celebrations.
“I’m here as the chairman of the National State Occasions and I’m very happy with the progress of projects that Government has embarked on ahead of the Independence Day celebrations,” said Vice President Mohadi.
He, however, raised concern over the pace of road rehabilitation works, noting delays along the Bulawayo–Maphisa road.
“I’m not happy with the pace of roads rehabilitation as we seem to be lagging behind in that regard. I don’t know whether contractors will be in a position to resurface the roads by the time we celebrate Independence Day,” he said.
The Vice President added that with about 10 contractors now working around the clock, there was hope the works would be completed in time.
Maphisa and the broader Matobo District are undergoing extensive infrastructural development in preparation for the national event.
Key projects include road rehabilitation, upgrades at Mahetshe Primary School — the venue for the Children’s Party — improvements at Mahetshe Secondary School, refurbishment of Maphisa Hospital, construction of a local cultural centre and development of the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Vocational Training Centre.
Government has adopted a decentralisation approach to national events, rotating Independence Day celebrations across provinces as part of efforts to promote inclusive development.
