{{Queen Elizabeth II and US President Barack Obama have reportedly congratulated Zimbabwe on the occasion to mark its 34th Independence Day on Friday.}}<\/p>\n
According to The Herald, in a statement sent to through the British Embassy in Harare, Queen Elizabeth II wished Zimbabwe happiness and prosperity. <\/p>\n
On the other hand, Obama in his congratulatory message said the US remained committed to the people of Zimbabwe. <\/p>\n
He said the US would continue to support Zimbabweans as they strived to build a society “that responds to their needs and honours their democratic choices”.<\/p>\n
The report said Zimbabweans from all walks of life were expected to gather at various centres across the country to commemorate the event.<\/p>\n
The main independence celebrations would be in Harare at the National Sports Stadium where President Robert Mugabe will address the nation, the report said. <\/p>\n
This year’s celebrations will be held under the theme: “Zimbabwe @34: Defending Our Sovereignty and Providing an Enabling Environment for Sustainable Economic Empowerment and Social Transformation.”<\/p>\n
For many, the celebrations will be overshadowed by the country\u2019s economic meltdown under Mugabe’s Zanu PF party.<\/p>\n
Economic and political analysts say the former liberation movement has failed to come up with concrete policies to rescue the country from sliding into a full blown economic crisis.<\/p>\n
– News24<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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