All Set For The 44th Heroes Day Commemorations and Defence Forces Day Celebrations

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By Yvonne Mutambwa

Cabinet considered the update report on preparations for the 44th Heroes
Day Commemorations and Defence Forces Day Celebrations.

President Mnangagwa will preside over the 44th Heroes’ Day commemorations on August 12 at the National Heroes Acre where he will confer seven medals on those who have excelled in different spheres of life.

Speaking at the post cabinet briefing yesterday,Minister of Information and Publicity and Broadcasting Services , Hon Jenfan Muswere advised the noted that, the minting of 2007 Independence Medals has commenced, and the
Medals will be ready by 9th August, 2024.

“His Excellency the President will
confer seven medals during the Heroes Day Commemorations, while
Ministers of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution will confer 200
medals to identified recipients in their respective areas of jurisdiction,” said Minister Muswere.

“Pertaining to the Heroes Day Commemorations, the nation is advised that the main event will be presided by His Excellency the President at the
National Shrine while Ministers of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution
will read the President’s Speech in their respective provinces, as per
tradition,” noted Minister Muswere.

“The Programme for the day remains as previously advised. The Minister of Religion will be Reverend Muleya.

“The major update on the Defence Forces Day Celebrations is that the
select team from the Zambian Defence Forces will play the select teamfrom the Zimbabwe Defence Forces at Rufaro Stadium,” added Minister Muswere

“The Programme
remains as previously advised,” he said.

The Defence Forces Day will be celebrated on August 13 at Rufaro Stadium in Harare under the theme, “Guaranteeing a Conducive Environment for Attainment of Vision 2030. “