Zimbabwe marks 45 years of freedom today after fighting against white colonial rule. People remember those who gave their lives for a free country. Many Zimbabweans born after 1980 grew up seeing society as normal, one where talents matter more than skin color.
This normalcy stands as independence's greatest gift. Citizens move ahead based on hard work rather than facing barriers from those who fear their success. The battle was both political and about changing a strange society where people needed to learn that they could control their lives. For younger generations, independence comes from history books or family stories.
They feel grateful but might miss how it connects to current issues. The spirit of independence remains just as important today. Older citizens recall the April 1980s optimism when everything seemed possible. President Mnangagwa emphasizes that Zimbabweans must take charge of their future because nobody else will do it for them.
Independence Day goes beyond celebrating a new flag or name change. It offers time to focus on what kind of Zimbabwe people want - something they must build themselves because they control their tomorrow. Citizens need to commit again to progress and to keeping their freedoms.
This normalcy stands as independence's greatest gift. Citizens move ahead based on hard work rather than facing barriers from those who fear their success. The battle was both political and about changing a strange society where people needed to learn that they could control their lives. For younger generations, independence comes from history books or family stories.
They feel grateful but might miss how it connects to current issues. The spirit of independence remains just as important today. Older citizens recall the April 1980s optimism when everything seemed possible. President Mnangagwa emphasizes that Zimbabweans must take charge of their future because nobody else will do it for them.
Independence Day goes beyond celebrating a new flag or name change. It offers time to focus on what kind of Zimbabwe people want - something they must build themselves because they control their tomorrow. Citizens need to commit again to progress and to keeping their freedoms.
