Zimbabwe plans to hold public talks starting next month about past violence in Matabeleland and Midlands. These talks mark a breakthrough for unity efforts by the current government. The Matabeleland Peace Program aims to identify everyone harmed during those troubled times. Officials want to gather their stories and develop solutions the communities themselves recommend.
These discussions will tackle why the violence happened years ago. The government hopes to bring closure through various helpful programs. Since becoming president, Mr. Mnangagwa has promised complete openness about the country's difficult history. He remains committed to addressing these historical problems directly.
Mrs Virginia Mabiza, who serves as Attorney General, leads the program staff. She recently told reporters at The Sunday Mail that everything is nearly ready. Chief Mtshane Khumalo has confirmed April 2025 as the official start date. The leadership team keeps pushing forward with all necessary preparations.
Several important achievements already happened behind the scenes. Local chiefs received additional specialized training for their leadership roles. These training sessions taught them exactly how to manage community discussions effectively. Staff members reached out to neighborhood representatives to ensure the program addresses local concerns appropriately.
According to Mrs Mabiza, workers have almost completed renovations on the main headquarters. The building should be fully functional before activities begin. Report writers recently learned how to operate newly approved digital tools. These tools capture all information immediately during community sessions.
Program organizers consulted extensively with tribal leaders, civic groups, and religious organizations. This approach guarantees widespread participation from all perspectives. Traditional authorities from affected regions helped create the overall strategy. Their wisdom established essential community trust throughout the planning process.
The national government wants the execution of the Gukurahundi Community Program to be completely transparent. Chief Khumalo expressed confidence about the progress made thus far. He mentioned that they finished most foundational tasks already. His team conducted refresher training for documentation specialists two weeks earlier.
These discussions will tackle why the violence happened years ago. The government hopes to bring closure through various helpful programs. Since becoming president, Mr. Mnangagwa has promised complete openness about the country's difficult history. He remains committed to addressing these historical problems directly.
Mrs Virginia Mabiza, who serves as Attorney General, leads the program staff. She recently told reporters at The Sunday Mail that everything is nearly ready. Chief Mtshane Khumalo has confirmed April 2025 as the official start date. The leadership team keeps pushing forward with all necessary preparations.
Several important achievements already happened behind the scenes. Local chiefs received additional specialized training for their leadership roles. These training sessions taught them exactly how to manage community discussions effectively. Staff members reached out to neighborhood representatives to ensure the program addresses local concerns appropriately.
According to Mrs Mabiza, workers have almost completed renovations on the main headquarters. The building should be fully functional before activities begin. Report writers recently learned how to operate newly approved digital tools. These tools capture all information immediately during community sessions.
Program organizers consulted extensively with tribal leaders, civic groups, and religious organizations. This approach guarantees widespread participation from all perspectives. Traditional authorities from affected regions helped create the overall strategy. Their wisdom established essential community trust throughout the planning process.
The national government wants the execution of the Gukurahundi Community Program to be completely transparent. Chief Khumalo expressed confidence about the progress made thus far. He mentioned that they finished most foundational tasks already. His team conducted refresher training for documentation specialists two weeks earlier.
