Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation

The late Zanu PF Central Committee member and Deputy Director in the President’s Office, Cde Elias Kanengoni, who died on Wednesday, has been declared a national hero.

The body of the late national hero Major General Jevan Maseko (Retired) has arrived in Harare ahead of burial at the National Heroes Acre this Sunday.

The Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Robert Mugabe joined over 50 heads of state and government and scores of former presidents for the official launch of the African Union’s golden jubilee celebrations at the new AU headquarters this Saturday.

The celebrations, being held under the theme: ‘Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance’, precede the 21st Ordinary Session of the AU General Assembly that opens on Sunday and come at a time the continental bloc is trying to remain relevant to a continent plagued by conflicts, internal and sponsored.

Zimbabwe National Army commander, Lieutenant-General Phillip Valerio Sibanda has described the late national hero Major-General Jevan Maseko (Retired) as an unwavering soldier of the struggle.

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s plans to attend the African Union golden jubilee celebrations set for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this Saturday have hit a snag after his advance team comprising six NGOs was snubbed by the continental bloc.

Pentecostal Assemblies church leader Bishop Trevor Manhanga has hailed President Robert Mugabe as a principled and unifying leader who recognises the role of the church in various national programmes such as the just concluded constitution making process.

Acting President Joice Mujuru has called for the strengthening of public-private partnerships in the health sector to complement government efforts in finding solutions to health-care challenges in the country.

The late Major General Jevan Maseko (Retired) has been described as a humble man, who could go an extra mile to help other people.