Speaking at the Heroes Day main commemoration event at the National Heroes Acre in Harare on Monday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa highlighted what he described as significant milestones achieved by his administration despite the worsening economic turmoil facing the country Below is the full keynote address delivered by His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa on 11 August 2025: KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT EMMERSON DAMBUDZO MNANGAGWA Ladies and Gentlemen, Comrades and Friends, It is my singular honour and privilege to address this 45th Commemoration of our National Heroes Day, an event our nation holds annually in tribute to the gallant sons and daughters of the soil, who paid the supreme sacrifice for the liberation of our country Theirs was a selfless struggle for the freedom we enjoy today, that must forever remain engraved in our collective conscience This emboldens us to resolutely guard our sovereignty as well as fortify our resolve to build a prosperous economy encapsulated in our national Vision 2030 Today, we also honour the living heroes and heroines who continue to epitomize patriotism, loyalty, and commitment to the nation The historic feats of our heroes and heroines are an enduring legacy bequeathed to us, which should serve as an inspiration in our march to realise Vision 2030 To immortalise the selfless sacrifices made by our forebears in the struggle for independence, freedom, and democracy, the Second Republic is spearheading various projects across the country Sikombela, Hwahwa, Butcher Camp, Dzapasi, and Connemara are among the shrines built by government to preserve our rich liberation war heritage During today’s celebration, I will confer honours and awards to our living and departed heroes for their outstanding accomplishments I shall also preside over the investiture of awards of the Highest Order, including the Royal Order of Munhumutapa, Silver Cross of Zimbabwe, and the Robert Mugabe Commendation Award for Service in Human Capital Development Independence medals for eligible veterans of the Liberation Struggle will also be conferred across our provinces Source: Zimeye All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com. Source: Zimeye
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