Epworth North Legislator Reflects on Independence Day….

…Honoring Sacrifices, Embracing Development

This year, Murambinda in the Manicaland province was the focal point of Independence Day celebrations. The town witnessed a significant assembly, drawing thousands of attendees eagerly anticipating the events, symbolizing a crucial juncture in the country’s pursuit of liberty and harmony.

This marks the second occasion since the country became independent from British colonial rule in 1980 that the festivities were organized in a countryside location. Last year, they took place in Mt Darwin.

The Member of Parliament for Epworth, Honourable Taurai Kandishaya, was among the attendees at the Uhuru celebrations in Murambinda. Speaking to ZimTimes, Honourable Kandishaya expressed his sentiment stating, “I am truly moved by the slogan of His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa: ‘We are leaving no place, no one behind.’ It is historic to hold Independence celebrations in a rural setting, as it signifies progress in development.”

The legislator for Epworth North elaborated further, reflecting on the significance of Independence Day. He emphasized that independence was achieved after a prolonged liberation struggle, symbolizing the restoration of integrity and freedom for the nation. He spoke of the importance of remembering those who had sacrificed their lives during the struggle and expressed ongoing support and admiration for the president. Highlighting the development initiatives, he cited the construction of Marowanyati Dam as a pivotal project, enabling irrigation and addressing food shortages at the grassroots level.

This year, festivities commemorating Independence Day center around the theme “Zim@44: Unity, Peace, and Progress Towards Vision 2030.”

Murambinda town, alongside the broader province of Manicaland, occupies a significant position in the nation’s narrative, a narrative marked by sacrifice, leading to the attainment of freedom on April 18, 1980.