Ahead of the country’s Uhuru Day celebrations on Saturday this week, Matabeleland South Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Albert Nguluvhe, says the province is now fully prepared to host the 46th National Independence celebrations at Maphisa Growth Point in Matobo district, with the local organising committee having achieved tangible milestones.

Minister Nguluvhe noted the significance of hosting the celebrations in Matabeleland South, saying it symbolises the Government’s commitment to inclusive development.

“The President’s mantra of not leaving anyone behind is real,” he said.

“I want to thank President Mnangagwa for his mantra of not leaving any place or anyone behind in national development matters. To us as Matabeleland South, we never expected that as a province we would be given an opportunity to host national Independence Day celebrations. True to his mantra, we were told we are hosting the celebrations this year. So, as a province, we sat down as leadership to decide on the venue and settled for Matobo district, the home of the late Father Zimbabwe, a nationalist and former Vice President.”

The Minister said legacy projects had been spread across the seven districts, namely; Gwanda, Beitbridge, Insiza, Umzingwane, Mangwe, Bulilima, and Matobo.