1214: The body of national hero Brig-Gen Munemo is now
being carried to its final resting place.
1208: President Mnangagwa has concluded his address.
1207: The President says the engagement and re engagement
will continue with those who open their doors to the country. He says Zimbabwe
is a train on the move and those who want to board should do so and those that
don’t want will be left behind.
1205: President Mnangagwa says the USA has renewed
sanctions against the country even though the sanctions continue to violate the
basic human rights of the people of Zimbabwe.
1204: “As we sing the the national anthem may it be a
recognition of the sacrifices made by cadres like Cde Munemo. My doors remain
open for dialogue for all people for whatever reason,”
1201: “I challenge researchers to research on issues that
will enhance our country’s capabilities in economics, politics, tourism…the
late Cde Munemo was one of the cadres who were instrumental in the
establishment of the Chitepo School of Ideology,”
1157: “As we mourn and draw lessons from the late Cde
Munemo, I challenge educators in the country to inculcate a new mindset in our
learners…a mindset that’s patriotic,”
1154: “Cde Munemo received numerous awards during his
military career..he as never swayed in his entire career,”
1152: “His teaching experience was of great value to the
party…after his military training he was deployed in Gaza Province….at
independence he was attested into the Zimbabwean army as a Lieutenant Colonel,”
1149: President Mnangagwa says the Munemo family’s loss is
that of the country as well as the nation is poorer without him. He says it is
that rich record which has earned him a place in the people heart and it is why
he is being buried at the national shrine together with other revolutionaries
that went before him.
1147: “The late Cde Revolution Tichatonga as he was known
during the liberation struggle….was a man who served his country with loyalty
and distinction,”
1144: The President starts with salutations.
1143: Minister Mathema has now invited President Mnangagwa
to address the mourners.
1133: The family representative describes Brig-Gen Munemo
as a strategic man who challenged family members to understand the history of
the country. Brig-Gen Munemo was
critical to the creation of the Civil-Military Division in the Zimbabwe Defence
Forces.
1130: Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Cain
Mathema is the Master of Ceremony and he calls a family representative to
address the mourners.
1120: Proceedings start with a sermon.
1101: President Mnangagwa has arrived at the national
shrine. VPs Chiwenga and Mohadi are also present.
1100: The body of national hero Brig-Gen Munemo has arrived
at the National Heroes Acre and is now being taken to the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier.
1001: President Mnangagwa has arrived at Stodart Hall. He
is set to lead the body viewing rites soon.
President Mnangagwa arrives at Stodart Hall. Herald
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