By Evans Dakwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has implored Zimbabweans to emulate the unity of purpose exhibited by revolutionaries who fought for the country’s liberation, which saw us gaining independence in 1980.
Speaking in at the commissioning of the Kamungoma war shrine in Masvingo Province, the President urged the current generation to garner inspiration from the yester year crew which relentlessly fought the Rhodesian regime till victory was attained.
“The revolutionary unity, focus and determination that sustained our liberation struggle must continue to permeate our quest to modernise and industrialise Zimbabwe towards greater prosperity, now and into the future. We are one people, with one national flag and one national anthem. All of us belong to this beloved country. Let us say no to regionalism, tribalism and all forms of divisions. This independence was realised because of the unity among our people. Let us protect it,” said the President
“We are a resilient people, ever prepared to defend and protect our country. This spirit must never die. Yester-year we took up arms, today we are building our country in unity, brick by brick and stone upon stone, strengthened by the knowledge that Nyika inovakwa, inotongwa, inonamatigwa nevene vayo/ilizwe lakhiwa, libuswe, likhulekelwe ngabanikazi balo,” he added.
The President also said the Kamungoma shrine is a stark reminder of the brutality of the Smith regime.
“Today, the Kamungoma Massacre is testimony of the extent to which the settler regime wanted to hold on to the governance space and architecture of our country, including pillaging our God-given resources.We are forever grateful to communities, whose political consciousness, clarity of vision and resolve saw us dismantle the white settler regime.”
He also challenged the leadership of Gutu District to ensure that the community of Kamungoma continue to participate in the ongoing empowerment and wealth creation projects by the the Government in the spirit of leaving no one one behind.