Mixed feelings on Uhuru celebrations in Bulawayo

BY SILAS NKALA
BULAWAYO residents and human rights groups have expressed mixed feelings on government’s move to commemorate Independence Day in Bulawayo, saying it would make no difference to the marginalisation and underdevelopment of the Matabeleland region.

Independence Day celebrations have often been held in the capital, Harare, while provinces have held their own localised celebrations.

This year, government announced that national celebrations would be held at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo on Monday, for the first time in 42 years.

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