Varakashi4ED Hails Hosting of Zim@46 Independence Celebrations in Matobo

Varakashi4ED has welcomed the decision to host Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence celebrations in Matobo (image source)

Varakashi4ED has described the decision to host Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Day celebrations in Matobo District, Matabeleland South, as a historic honour for the region.

Matobo will host the national celebrations on 18 April 2026, a development that has sparked excitement across the province.

“The move highlights the Second Republic’s decentralisation thrust, taking national events and development closer to the people while recognising Matobo’s key role in the liberation struggle,” Varakashi4ED said in a statement on X.

The group said Matobo’s deep historical and spiritual significance made it a fitting venue for the national milestone. The district is home to the Njelele Shrine, sites linked to the 1893 and 1896 uprisings, and the late Father Zimbabwe, Dr Joshua Nkomo.

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Varakashi4ED said Government had already begun infrastructure upgrades ahead of the celebrations, including road rehabilitation, the drilling of more than 40 boreholes, and progress on stadium works.

“The celebrations are expected to boost the local economy, create opportunities for businesses and creatives, and anchor long-term growth through plans for a cultural centre in Maphisa,” the group said.

They added that preparations had fostered unity and optimism within local communities, describing Zim@46 in Matobo as “not just a celebration, but a catalyst for inclusive development and national unity”.