President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa
HARARE, April 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe commemorated its 41st Independence Day on Sunday with low key celebrations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Most activities will be held virtually in accordance with COVID-19 prevention measures.
Formerly known as Rhodesia, the southern African country gained independence as Zimbabwe on April 18, 1980, from Britain.
“Happy Independence Day Zimbabwe. 41 years ago, our great nation broke free from colonial rule,” President Emmerson Mnangagwa tweeted on Sunday.
“Today we come together not only to honour our past but to celebrate our future. I have no doubt that through the genius and passion of our people, Zimbabwe shall rise once again!” he added. — NNN-AGENCIES
