Zimbabwe, Zambia honour Kakaro liberation heroes

Deputy Minister for Veterans of Liberation Struggles of Zimbabwe, Headman Moyo, has said the sacrifice of Zambian and Zimbabwean militants and civilians who lost their lives during the 1978 attacks in Kakaro, Luangwa District, is a testament to the strong bilateral relations between the two countries. Mr Moyo noted that the two nations have continued to commemorate the event, marking 48 years since the attacks. Speaking at the Kakaro candlelight memorial service, Mr Moyo said Zimbabwe will forever remain indebted to Zambia for its selflessness during the liberation struggle.

“It is sad that we lost innocent men and women in the process of freeing ourselves from our colonial masters, but we are happy that the sacrifice made by these heroes and heroines has brought freedom to Zimbabwe,” Mr Moyo acknowledged. He emphasized the importance of preserving and securing historical sites for future generations. In his homily, Pastor Teddy Lungu of Luangwa Pastors Fellowship urged the community to emulate the love and unity demonstrated by the fallen heroes.

Stephen Lazarus, a Luangwa resident and survivor of the March 6, 1978 attack, recalled that six men died during the incident, with the last two passing around 17:00 hours the same day. The Deputy Minister led the audience in laying wreaths at the cenotaph during the candlelight service.