Mukudzei Chingwere in MARONDERA
VICE PRESIDENT Dr Constantino Chiwenga has urged Zimbabweans to celebrate Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day responsibly by honouring the sacrifices made by the country’s liberators and ensuring that their spirit lives through their actions Speaking in Marondera yesterday at the memorial service for his late sister, Mrs Margaret Machekabuwe, who passed away in 2018, VP Chiwenga described her as an epitome of selflessness, love and hard work He said there was no better time to reflect on such virtues than in the month set aside to celebrate the country’s heroes and defence forces “Let us celebrate responsibly and ensure that the spirit of our heroes lives on through our actions,” said VP Chiwenga
“We must remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and uphold the values they fought for.”
He called for sobriety on the roads during the holiday period, warning against reckless driving that often results in accidents, which claim the lives of both motorists and innocent bystanders VP Chiwenga also urged Zimbabweans to lead lives of compassion and service, resisting the growing tendency towards greed at the expense of others “Let us strive to leave a legacy of love and service to our community, as emphasised in the Bible with the story of Lazarus and the rich man,” said VP Chiwenga “It serves no purpose to live in abundance while others suffer in poverty
As we honour the lives of our heroes, let us reflect on what they fought for — the well-being of every citizen.”
Paying tribute to his sister, VP Chiwenga recounted how she actively participated in the liberation struggle as a collaborator (chimbwido) and later faced the challenge of raising her family single-handedly after the death of her husband in 1995 He emphasised that life is transient and that true legacy lies not in personal wealth, but in contributions to family, community and national progress “Ultimately, we all face the end of life, but it is how we are remembered that truly matters,” he said “My sister embodied this principle, she lived with integrity and worked tirelessly to care for her children after her husband’s passing.”
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Originally published on Business Weekly
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