Zvamaida Murwira-Senior Reporter
ALL arms of Government, including ministries, departments and agencies, must maintain constant dialogue and coordination to deliver tangible results from national programmes, President Mnangagwa has said.
In his eulogy at the burial of national hero Cde Victor Panganayi Kuretu, who passed away last Thursday after a short illness, the President said as Zimbabwe moves with speed towards attaining an empowered, prosperous and highly industrialised status within the next five years, it was crucial for various Government departments to work in sync.
President Mnangagwa
“In the current era of national development, industrialisation and modernisation, dialogue remains key for impactful results,” said the President. “I therefore call upon ministries, departments and agencies to sharpen communication and stakeholder engagement towards speedy results sector by sector.”
President Mnangagwa said victory during the liberation struggle was attained through effective communication between freedom fighters, commanders and the masses.
“Vana Mujibha navanaChimbwido ensured that critical information reached decision makers,” he said.
“There was unity in the manner we executed the struggle.
President Mnangagwa exchanges greetings with Vice Presidents Dr Constantino Chiwenga (left) and Cde Kembo Mohadi (right) at the burial of national hero Cde Victor Kuretu at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday.
“Our nationalist leaders in detention and restriction camps equally found ways to communicate to us both at the front and to the political leadership in Zambia and Mozambique.”
ZANU PF, said the President, is a people’s party, committed to championing citizens’ needs through sound policies. To this end, we will adopt and implement the necessary policies and projects to achieve our objectives.
“Ultimately, however, each and every one of us must play our part to build the Zimbabwe we want, brick by brick, stone upon stone and step by step.”
President Mnangagwa urged Zimbabweans to remain united, innovative and hardworking despite challenges, protecting the sovereignty and freedom for which national heroes fought.
“No matter the challenges we may face, our resilient spirit, which we are known for as a people, must never fade. Let us remain innovative and hard working to build a brighter future for all Zimbabweans,” he said.
National heroes, including Cde Kuretu, he said, fought and liberated the country.
“We honour them and do our part as demanded by our times.
“The independence, sovereignty and freedom of our motherland, Zimbabwe, should never be tampered with and must be safeguarded for generations to come.”
President Mnangagwa praised Cde Kuretu’s lifelong commitment to national development, describing him as a loyal and resolute cadre who never sought political positions for personal gain.
Cde Kuretu was chairperson of the Zimbabwe Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees Association (ZEPPDRA) and a ZANU PF National Consultative Assembly member.
“As we march on, towards Vision 2030 and beyond, let us always remember that patriotism is critically important for continued success, growth and prosperity.
“Walking hand in hand, sector by sector, community by community, everything is possible,” President Mnangagwa said.
“Your heroism, commitment, perseverance, consistency and dedication will never be forgotten, but will forever remain etched in the rich liberation history and memories of our country, Zimbabwe.”
The President described Cde Kuretu as a resolute cadre who supported the revolutionary ideals and principles of the liberation movement.
“The nation has lost a loyal, committed and hardworking cadre, who served our motherland consistently during the liberation struggle as well as after independence in various capacities.
“He was a champion of national development and empowerment.
Part of the massive crowd that gave Cde Kuretu’s a befitting send-off. — Pictures: Believe Nyakudjara.
“Only two months ago, I was pleased to host him and other veteran leaders where we discussed, among other things, key aspects on how to move our party and country forward.
“Unbeknown to me, that would be our last meeting,” said President Mnangagwa.
He urged Zimbabweans to take a leaf and be inspired by life of Cde Kuretu.
“Having begun politics in the 1960s under ZAPU, and later the People’s Caretaker Council, he never sought positions. He never participated in politics for perceived benefits, power or influence. His love for Zimbabwe and the people of our country was his motivation. Such are the traits that we must nurture among the emerging cadres of our party and people of our nation as a whole.”
Born on March 3, 1942, in Gweru, Midlands Province, Cde Kuretu attended Sandara Primary and Mambo Secondary schools before training as a primary school teacher at the then Umtali Teacher’s College.
While teaching in Manicaland, he became district youth secretary for Sakubva under ZAPU.
After ZAPU’s ban in 1962, he was elected Deputy Regional Secretary for the People’s Caretaker Council, leading to his arrest and restriction at Hwahwa.
Upon his release, he escaped to Malawi en route to Tanzania to join the Liberation Struggle. In 1966, he was arrested and spent six months at Sakubva Police Station, where he was subjected to inhumane brutal torture and treatment.
At Gonakudzingwa Restriction Camp, where he stayed until 1970, he was together with the likes of Comrades John Ruredzo, Timothy Ngorima, Robert Bhebhe, Benjamin Sibiya and Sylvester Makoni.
Following his release in 1971, he continued to be politically active.
After independence, he was employed by Dairibord Zimbabwe, whilst also serving as (PF) ZAPU Mufakose 1 chairman.
After the Unity Accord, he became the ZANU PF secretary for administration for the same area.
The late national hero served as a ZANU PF councillor for Ward 35 in Mufakose and Harare Province Ssecretary for legal affairs between 1998 and 2000.
Thereafter, he held various positions in the Zimbabwe Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees Association, as one of its founding members. In 2005, he was elected as the ZEPPDRA national chairperson, until his passing on.
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