Story by Oleen Ndori
VICE President, Colonel (Rtd) Dr Kembo Mohadi has expressed satisfaction with the progress on construction at the Museum of African Liberation in Harare.
Once completed, the museum would be a significant homage to Africa’s historical quest for independence.
Speaking during a site visit on the monumental project on Tuesday after evaluating the extensive work being done, VP Mohadi said the African liberation museum captures visual insights into Africa’s quest for freedom.
“I am impressed by the concept of coming up with this museum. As we were going around and getting explanations as to what this means, I realised that it is really an African liberation museum because it captures everything. I am sure that everyone who is a Zimbabwean and everyone who participated in the liberation struggle of Zimbabwe, will be proud to come and put some artefact or say a statement about what actually transpired,” he said.
Since the groundbreaking ceremony of the monument in December 2020, several visitors have come in and expressed commitment to working with the country in telling the true African story of independence.
With a number of artefacts set to be housed at the continental museum, Dr Mohadi says this will bring life to the story of the liberation struggle.
As Zimbabwe prepares to host the African Union Summit in 2027, Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Kwame Muzavazi says construction is progressing well and they hope to complete the project by the end of 2026.
“We have reached 75 percent construction stage, which means we are left with 25 percent. The Honourable Vice President made this in view of Zimbabwe’s bid to host the African Union Summit of July 2027 and it is undeniable that Zimbabwe is on course in terms of preparations, domestically, locally, and in terms of the logistics around the Western District, which he defended, where the museum was open, a great continental and global offering.”
While the rain comes down and construction works are underway, hope is that by July 2027, the Museum of African Liberation will open its doors and tell Africa’s struggle for independence.
