Zimbabwe at 36, Latest news, views, Mugabe Speech, updates from independence day celebrations.
–in his independence celebration speech President Mugabe highlighted that Zimbabwe are fully enjoying the benefits of independence. He also spoke about the progress of Zimbabwe companies in reviving the economy of the country
–President Mugabe is accompanied by son Chatunga, his wife and older son are with Bona in Dubai where she has just given birth to a baby boy.
So far opposition parties including MDC’s Morgan Tsvangirai, Welshman Ncube and Joice Mujuru’s Zimbabwe People First have issued a joint independence day speech condemning Zanu PF and the current political and economic situation in Zimbabwe.
President Mugabe who is now a grandfather to Bona’s son is expected to give a speech later today which will be live on national tv.
He will lead celebrations from National Sports Stadium in Harare today.
There will be independence day football tournament at different locations in Zimbabwe.