WATCH: Over 3 000 children set for pre-Independence Celebrations in Matobo

OVER 3 000 children from across the country are expected to attend this year’s annual Pre-Independence Children’s Party, which will be held at Mahetshe Primary School in Matobo District, Matabeleland South.
President Mnangagwa will be the guest of honour at the event.

In an interview in Bulawayo on Thursday, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo said each of the country’s 10 provinces will contribute 50 learners, bringing a total of 500 participants.

“In addition to that we expect 2 000 students from Matabeleland South to attend, bringing the figure to 2 500. Furthermore we expect learners who will participate in mass deplays and exhibitions to be 550 and all these will also come from the host province. All in all we will have 3050 children attending this year’s party,” said Minister Moyo.

He said President Mnangagwa will inspire the learners to appreciate the country’s history, where the nation is coming from and where it is going.

“These words of wisdom will motivate them to be responsible citizens in the future as you are aware the future will be led by the youth. The youth should shun violence, drug and substance abuse, so we expect the gathering will be an electrifying and life changing occasion for the youngsters,” said Minister Moyo.