1237: “I’m privileged to address you today as we gather to
celebrate the 39th anniversary of the ZDF. Since the attainment of independence
our country has enjoyed peace and stability as a result of the selfless
dedication and sacrifice of these fine men and women of our nation,”
1242: Back home our forces have continued to maintain peace
and order. I also commend the women and men of the ZDF for their assistance in
response to cyclone idai. We applaud their focused intervention with the quest
to reach inaccessible places in Chipinge and Chimanimani districts. Let me take
this opportunity to thank the people of Zimbabwe and the international
community who helped in the time of need,”
1244: “My Government is prioritising upgrading of equipment
in both the army and airforce. Meanwhile, several courses, joint training were
conducted with regional and international friendly countries which had enriched
the knowledge base of the ZDF. Internationally, my Government will ensure the
ZDF will play its part. Zimbabwe is indeed committed and ready to play its part
in ensuring a more peaceful, modern and integrated Africa. He said the ZDF
continues to play its role in assisting people locally,”
1249: He said there are outreach programmes conducted by
the ZDF with some already completed projects in Bulawayo, Goromonzi and
Mberengwa. President Mnangagwa said the ZDF is committed to uplift the lives of
the people while paying tribute to international demining companies for
rendering assistance to Zimbabwe in the demining exercise. He implored the
general public to embrace the cleaning up of their surroundings for safe and
healthy environs and promised that his Government will expedite the construction
of houses for the military forces.
1251: “The TSP which promotes production is ongoing….the
medicine to cure our economic ailment will be bitter,” He said urging the
nation to be patient while the cure is effected, saying the darkest hour is
always followed by dawn.
1255: The President said the country must endeavor to
coordinate economic development with national defence and security adding that
the long standing relationship between the army and the people must be
rekindled and nurtured. He appelaed to all Zimbabweans to reject those who
perpetuate the suffering of the people through violence. President Mnangagwa
urged the nation to shun violence and exercise peace.
He has finished his address and the National Anthem is
sung.
1305: The parade will now march past and off the parade
ground.
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