Zimbabweans in Tanzania mark Independence Day

Zimbabweans living and working in Tanzania converged at Peacock Hotel in Dar es Salaam, during the weekend, to commemorate the country’s 32^nd Independence anniversary.

Addressing the gathering, Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Tanzania, His Excellence EAC Chimonyo hailed Tanzania for playing an important role in the liberation of Africa as a whole.

 Ambassador Chimonyo

“We need to thank Tanzania, not only for accommodating us, but also for the whole Southern Africa to be liberated; it was because of this country. They sacrificed and in as much as we might talk about Zimbabwe being sanctioned, I need to remind you that Tanzania did suffer more than we are suffering.

“Tanzania played an important role and when we are here, we should be proud to be in a country which helped us to liberate Zimbabwe,” Ambassador Chimonyo said.

In his speech, he welcomed Dr Martin from Nigeria before explaining the role played by his country in Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle.

“When we talk of Frontline states, Nigeria did play an important role to Southern Africa and in particular Zimbabwe,” he said.

He took the opportunity to thank Zimbabweans for recognizing such an important day. “Let’s keep the spirit and remain united. Zimbabweans we are known for being educated and hard working but we lack cohesiveness. Togetherness is one thing that we lack and we should learn that from Dr Martins.

“Nigerians are good at doing that and I think this is one aspect that we need to instill in ourselves to enable that country to move forward,” he added.

Also addressing the same gathering, the Deputy Ambassador, Walter Sande, welcomed the guests before explaining that the event was belated due to the fact that many people were at work when Zimbabwe turned 32.

The event in pictures 
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