By Staff Reporter
Preparations for this year’s independence celebrations set for Manicaland’s Buhera district are gathering momentum with the lighting of the independence flame and torch relay set for this Friday.
In a post cabinet briefing to journalists, Cabinet advises the nation that the preparations for the 2024 Independence Anniversary Celebrations and Children’s Party are at an advanced stage, with projects at various levels of completion.
“Manicaland Independence Torch Relay will commence on 12 April, 2024 with the lighting of the Flame at the Magamba District Heroes Acre (The Butcher) in Rusape. The Honourable Vice President C.D.G.N. Chiwenga will officiate the lighting of the Flame at the Magamba District Heroes Acre in Rusape. From the Magamba District Heroes Acre, the Independence Flame will be taken to Nyanga, Mutasa,” said the statement
Leading up to the event, the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services will erect billboards at high traffic points and bioscopes from 11 to 17 April, 2024 to remind the communities the importance of independence in the following areas: Mudanda, Mutasa, Gaza and Dorowa.
“The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services will also erect billboards at high traffic points, and has already installed an outdoor screen at Chiurwi Secondary School, which is within the vicinity of the former Dzapasi Assembly Point to enable the community to follow proceedings on Independence Day.”
The 2024 Children’s Party preparations are also at advanced stage, and the event will take place as scheduled on 17th April, 2024 at Murambinda A Primary School. His Excellency, the President Cde. Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and the First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa will host the Children on the day. Training for mass displays commenced on 11 March, 2024, with learners drawn from Murambinda A and B Primary Schools. Simba Bora F.C. and Manica Diamonds F.C. soccer match been confirmed as part of the afternoon programme after the Children’s Party.