Updates by the Herald
1205: President Mnangagwa ends his speech by saying
Government will resolve challenges affecting the nation but urges business to
operate morally.
1203: The President says we are one nation and Cde Velaphi
was committed to unity. He says Government is committed to dialogue with
parties committed to the development of the country.
1201: President Mnangagwa says the national hero leaves a
legacy of humility and servant leadership.
“He was a humble person despite his liberation war
credentials….I urge the nation to emulate the late national hero by putting the
interests of the country above personal interests…shun corruption, tribalism
and regionalism,”
1200: “After independence he was instrumental in the unity
of PF Zapu and Zanu in 1987 that led to the formation of Zanu-PF,”
1157: Cde Velaphi was arrested in 1963 for possession of
arms of war. He was arrested on two occasions from the late 1960s up to
independence.
1155: “He committed several acts of sabotage against the
colonial regime with other youths in the National Democratic Party,”
1153: The President says the loss of a loved one leaves a
deep gap but says the Velaphi family should find comfort that the nation is
mourning with them. He says the late national hero was an unflinching person
who was committed to defending the sovereignty of the nation before and after
independence. The President says the late national hero joined politics after
witnessing the ill treatment of blacks.
1151: He described Cde Velaphi as one of the pioneers of
the struggle who was dedicated to the liberation of the country.
1146: President Mnangagwa begins his address.
1146: Home Affairs and Cultural Affairs Minister Cain
Mathema invites President Mnangagwa to address the mourners.
1130: Family representative Mr Douglas Dube rise to give
his remarks on Cde Ntundu Velaphi.
1120: Official proceedings begin with a word of prayer from
a minister of religion.
1107: The body of the national hero has also arrived.
1106: President Mnangagwa has arrived to a rapturous
welcome from the crowd at the national shrine.
1053: Vice Presidents Chiwenga and Mohadi together with
their spouses have arrived at the national shrine.
1050: The service chiefs already seated at the National
Heroes Acre ahead of the burial of Cde Misheck Velaphi.
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