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Talent Chimutambgi
Herald Reporter
The Commander Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe has underscored the need for African States to emulate Tanzania’s founding father and first President the late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere in embracing Pan-African identity to outfox neo-colonialism lingering in the continent.
In his presentation to mark the Nyerere Day in Tanzania, Lt Gen Sanyatwe highlighted the need for solidarity which was the vision of the late liberation war icon Cde Nyerere who pushed for the liberation of most African states from colonial bondage.
Mwalimu Nyerere Day is a public holiday in Tanzania that is celebrated annually on October 14th to commemorate the death of Julius Nyerere, the “father of the nation”.
This day is significant in Tanzania as it honours the life and legacy of a leader who played a crucial role in shaping the country’s cultural identity.
“It is with great humility and honour that I stand before you to talk about a luminary and one of the greatest sons of Africa, the late but still living, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere,” said Lt Gen Sanyatwe.
“I remain hopeful that by standing together in the spirit of Mwalimu Nyerere, we can overcome any challenge. His vision of an independent, united Africa through solidarity, cooperation, and empowering our people remains our light and beacon.
“Though colonialism’s shadows linger and foreign and local forces push their agendas, our strength is in our shared history and Pan-African identity.
“By deepening economic and social ties across this region through our own solutions and values, and defending each other’s sovereignty as stated, we can curb interference and forge our own prosperous destiny.”
Lt Gen Sanyatwe received his military training in Tanzania and was also Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to the same country before being elevated to the helm of the ZNA as a commander.
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