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Mutsawashe Mashandure
Herald Correspondent
The National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) has embarked on an ambitious plan to preserve and promote the country’s liberation heritage, both within its borders and in neighbouring countries that hosted Zimbabwe’s liberation armies during the struggle for independence.
Speaking at a management meeting held in Harare yesterday, Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Kazembe Kazembe emphasised the importance of preserving the country’s history.
“We have a responsibility to our ancestors, to ourselves, and to future generations to ensure that our liberation heritage is preserved and celebrated.
“We have a unique opportunity to unlock the economic potential of our monuments, some of which are large tracts of landscapes that offer breathtaking opportunities for investment through concessions and other tourism offers ,” he said.
He highlighted that the NMMZ has expanded its mandate to include the liberation heritage of Zimbabwe, which involves preserving and promoting the history of the country’s struggle for independence, including the roles played by neighbouring countries such as Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana, Angola, and Tanzania.
“We will work closely with these nations to identify, document, and preserve liberation heritage sites, ensuring our shared history is protected and celebrated,” he added.
Minister Kazembe outlined a multi-faceted approach to achieve this goal, including developing Memoranda of Understanding with neighbouring countries, fostering partnerships with local authorities and traditional leaders, as well as leveraging digital technologies to document the country’s liberation heritage.
