Story by Bruce Chahwanda, Political Editor
ZAMBIA has committed to helping ensure the successful completion of the African Museum of Liberation, the country’s Head of State and government President Hakainde Hichilema has said.
Speaking after inspecting the superstructure and watering the Zambian Mukamba tree planted on the Museum’s grounds in Warren Park, Harare, on Friday, President Hichilema applauded Zimbabwe for spearheading the initiative and for allocating a dedicated space to Zambia within the museum.
“We will work with our ministry to work with their colleagues here, the leadership here, so that we can do what we are required to do as part of this museum’s completeness. So we are very happy and thank you very much. And we wish the construction work to continue and continue successfully.
The African Museum of Liberation, now at an advanced stage of construction, is expected to serve as a major repository of the continent’s liberation history, preserving artefacts and narratives from African countries that contributed to the struggle for independence.
“It is really fantastic, the concept of a heritage, a museum to remember where we are coming from, certain significant developments in our history, and we are very happy to know that as an initiative present, we are able to get countries like our Zambia having a slot in the museum. The construction works, the concept, the theme behind it, is even more important. Building is important and we are very grateful for that, for honouring Zambia and also to have our tree here, the Zambia tree here, Mukamba tree, we call it the same name in Zambia, and we are very happy that this initiative, this honour is bestowed on us by the people of Zimbabwe. Through this, if you like, action is well appreciated,” he said.
Zambia is among several African nations with designated sections in the museum, where historical artefacts will be displayed to tell each country’s liberation story from its own perspective.
Following the tour, President Hichilema joined President Emmerson Mnangagwa for a luncheon at the Heritage Village, marking the conclusion of his visit to Zimbabwe.
