BY DR MASIMBA MAVAZA
The 18th of April 2021 is Zimbabwe’s birthday it is our Independence Day. No matter what you call the 18th it’s a date that binds Zimbabweans of all tribes all colour all political parties together. The past forty one years must teach us that as a nation we can’t be consumed by our petty differences anymore. The political superiority does not unite a nation. It is common purpose which unites us as one. We must be united in our common interests.
As a nation we must fight for our right to live, to exist and to core exist. And as we come together as one our Independence Day will no longer be known as an a Zimbabwean holiday, but as the day when all realise that Zimbabwe is bigger than a political party. On the same strength we must learn that we must not want to govern at all cost but we must thrive to govern in the best interest of our nation and above all our people.
It gives us great pleasure to know that all the people in Zimbabwe living in the country and abroad, on the eve of the 41st Independence Day have outgrown the selfish and immature politicking. April 18th fills us with the excitement of unfurling the tricolour, taking part in celebrations and listening to patriotic songs. On this day, the youth of Zimbabwe should feel the special pride of being citizens of a free nation. We gratefully remember our freedom fighters and martyrs whose sacrifices have enabled us to live in an independent nation.
The ethos of our freedom struggle forms the foundation of modern Zimbabwe. Our visionary leaders brought together a diversity of world views to forge a common national spirit. They were committed to the cause of liberating Zimbabwe from oppressive foreign rule and securing the future of her children. Their thoughts and actions shaped the identity of Zimbabwe as a modern nation.
Zimbabwe must swim in the self-evident truths, that all men are created equal, and that their Creator endows them with certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as said by Jefferson an American.
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Without the assurance that blood would be shed in her defense, Zimbabwe very well may have remained lifeless.
We are fortunate that our hero’s became the guiding light of our freedom movement. Taking from where Mugabe left ED as much a saint as a political leader, he was a phenomenon that could have happened only in Zimbabwe when trust almost turned us upside down. Troubled by social strife, economic problems, and climate change, the world seeks relief in ED’s leadership. His quest for equality and justice is the mantra for our Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe rejoices in seeing the younger generations re-discover the purpose to live and to be in Zimbabwe.
The celebrations of Independence Day this year will be rather restrained. The reason is obvious. The whole world confronts a deadly virus which has disrupted all activities and taken a huge toll. It has altered the world we lived in before the pandemic.
It is very reassuring to note that, the cde Emerson Mnangagwa while anticipating the tremendous challenge, responded effectively and well in time. For a country so vast and diverse with high population density, meeting this challenge requires super-human efforts. All state governments took measures in accordance with local circumstances. People also supported whole-heartedly. With our committed efforts, we have succeeded in containing the magnitude of the pandemic and saving a large number of lives. This is worth emulating by the wider world.
Zimbabwe has become one of the countries which has shown a serious commitment in vaccinating its vulnerable without discrimination.
The Government of Emerson Mnangagwa summarizes and eloquently explains out why our founding fathers would not only seek but demand independence from the Crown in London
The spirit of freedom will prevail wherever detractors will be, our youth are willing to stand up and face freedom’s enemy.
Today, we honor the memory of those who boldly declared independence, by living free—thanks to those who continue to show the bravery and selflessness required to keep us that way.
Zimbabwe and it’s leadership is indebted to doctors, nurses and other health workers who have been continuously on the forefront of our fight against this virus. Unfortunately, many of them including our ministers ambassadors,soldiers, and many more have lost their lives battling the pandemic. They are our national heroes they might not be at the heroes acre but they remain our National heroes. All Corona Warriors deserve high praise. They go much beyond their call of duty to save lives and ensure essential services. With very limited resources they stood their ground for us as a nation and as a people. These doctors, health workers, members of the pandemic Management Teams, police personnel, sanitation workers, delivery staff, transportation, providers of various services, government employees, social service organisations and generous citizens have been scripting inspiring stories of courage and selfless service. They risk their own lives to save our life and livelihood.Amid such onslaughts of disasters, it is gratifying to see all sections of society coming together to help those in distress through the leadership of Emerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.
Zimbabwe is forty one for a reason. Life begins at forty so the new dispensation has given Zimbabweans a new beginning a new life.
Zimbabwe is now forty one for a reason.
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