THE government has set a target of hosting 60 000 people at this year’s independence celebrations in Gokwe, Midlands province, saying buses will be deployed in all the provinces to transport people to the event.
Information minister, Jenfan Muswere, said this year's celebrations would run under the theme Zim@45: Devolve and Develop Together towards Vision 2030.
The celebrations will be held at Nembudziya growth point ground in Gokwe North.
Speaking during post-Cabinet briefing yesterday, Muswere said preparatory work was at an advanced stage.
“. . . with the construction of legacy projects in full swing at the main arena at Gokwe North open grounds; the gala site at Nembudziya Government High School and the venue of the Children’s Party at Nyamuroro High School,” Muswere said.
“Government has taken steps to guarantee the supply of clean, safe and adequate drinking water through the drilling of 110 boreholes in Gokwe North and South districts, with three boreholes having been drilled at the venue sites.”
Muswere said 369 buses would be hired to transport delegates from across the country.
He said 3 050 child delegates would be hosted by the First Family at Nyamuroro High School on April 17.
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Last year Independence Day celebrations were held in Manicaland province.
The main annual celebrations are being rotated across provinces since President Emmerson Mnangagwa came into office in 2017.
Under the late President Robert Mugabe they were being held in the capital, Harare.
