Hon. Sanyatwe Joins VP Mohadi on Historic Liberation Heritage Tour
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Lusaka, Zambia – In a telling tribute to the heroes of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, Nyanga North Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Honourable Chido Sanyatwe, joined an official delegation led by Vice President Colonel (Rtd) Kembo Mohadi on a tour of historic sites in Zambia.
The tour, taking place during the nation’s Heroes Month, aims to honor the men and women whose sacrifices paved the way for Zimbabwe’s independence.
Representing the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Hon. Sanyatwe was part of the high-level entourage that embarked on the journey to revisit locations that were pivotal to the country’s fight for freedom.
“We had the honor, on behalf of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, to be part of the entourage to Liberation heritage sites domiciled out of the Country,” said Hon. Sanyatwe.
“We have accompanied the Hon. Vice President Col. Rtd. KCD Mohadi as we embarked on a tour of historic sites in Zambia that played a pivotal role in Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, paying tribute to the men and women whose courage and sacrifice shaped the nation’s path to independence.” She added.
The delegation’s first stop was the iconic Chilenje House, the former residence of Zambia’s first President, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda. The site stands as a powerful symbol of the unwavering solidarity and support that the Zambian people and their leadership extended to Zimbabwean freedom fighters.
From there, the tour proceeded to the Chitepo House, a site of deep historical significance and sorrow. It was at this house that the revered nationalist and ZANU Chairman, Cde Herbert Wiltshire Chitepo, was assassinated by a car bomb in 1975, a tragic event that galvanised the liberation movement.
The delegation also visited the Nampundwe and Freedom Camps on the outskirts of Lusaka. These former camps served as crucial bases for training and housing freedom fighters, and the visit served as a solemn reminder of the conditions and sacrifices endured by thousands during the struggle.
This tour is the first leg of a broader initiative to reconnect with the nation’s history.
Hon. Sanyatwe confirmed that the delegation plans to visit similar historic sites in Tanzania and Mozambique, countries that also provided critical support during the war for independence.
The timing of the tour during August, Zimbabwe’s Heroes Month, underscores the government’s commitment to preserving the legacy of its national heroes and ensuring that their contributions are never forgotten.
