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Children of war veterans call for 'fallen heroes exhumation tax'
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Children of liberation war veterans are appealing to the Government to introduce a "Fallen Heroes Exhumation Tax" aimed at supporting the welfare, exhumation, and reburial of departed freedom fighters.
The call was made by Gloria Kaisa, chairperson of the Zimbabwe Liberation War Veterans Children Association (ZLWVCA), who said the tax could be sourced from telecommunications infrastructure and property sales.
"As an association of children of war veterans born during the liberation struggle in countries such as Zambia, Mozambique, and Tanzania, we propose that a ‘Fallen Heroes Exhumation Tax' be incorporated into the upcoming National Budget," Kaisa said.
She emphasized that the proposal is motivated by the urgent need for the decent burial of fallen heroes, noting that families across the country lost loved ones during the liberation struggle.
Kaisa also lauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his service to the nation and efforts to transform the lives of veterans, highlighting the importance of preserving the history and legacy of the liberation struggle.
"The history of the liberation struggle is the cornerstone of Zimbabwe's collective identity. We must continue celebrating its legacy to safeguard the country's history, promote culture, and foster patriotism," she said.
The call coincides with Vice President Kembo Mohadi's recent tour of liberation shrines in Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique. VP Mohadi's tour assessed the condition of key memorial sites and aimed to take corrective measures to ensure that departed freedom fighters are accorded due respect.
Among the sites visited was the Josiah Magama Tongogara Memorial Site in Mozambique, featuring a cenotaph, symbolic grave, and memorial tree. Gen. Tongogara, who commanded Zanla, the military wing of Zanu, died in a road accident on December 26, 1979, while en route to Chimoio to inform freedom fighters of the Lancaster House Agreement, which paved the way for Zimbabwe's independence.
Kaisa's proposal reflects a broader effort by the Second Republic to preserve and honour the legacy of the liberation struggle, ensuring that those who sacrificed for Zimbabwe are properly commemorated.
The call was made by Gloria Kaisa, chairperson of the Zimbabwe Liberation War Veterans Children Association (ZLWVCA), who said the tax could be sourced from telecommunications infrastructure and property sales.
"As an association of children of war veterans born during the liberation struggle in countries such as Zambia, Mozambique, and Tanzania, we propose that a ‘Fallen Heroes Exhumation Tax' be incorporated into the upcoming National Budget," Kaisa said.
She emphasized that the proposal is motivated by the urgent need for the decent burial of fallen heroes, noting that families across the country lost loved ones during the liberation struggle.
Kaisa also lauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his service to the nation and efforts to transform the lives of veterans, highlighting the importance of preserving the history and legacy of the liberation struggle.
"The history of the liberation struggle is the cornerstone of Zimbabwe's collective identity. We must continue celebrating its legacy to safeguard the country's history, promote culture, and foster patriotism," she said.
The call coincides with Vice President Kembo Mohadi's recent tour of liberation shrines in Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique. VP Mohadi's tour assessed the condition of key memorial sites and aimed to take corrective measures to ensure that departed freedom fighters are accorded due respect.
Among the sites visited was the Josiah Magama Tongogara Memorial Site in Mozambique, featuring a cenotaph, symbolic grave, and memorial tree. Gen. Tongogara, who commanded Zanla, the military wing of Zanu, died in a road accident on December 26, 1979, while en route to Chimoio to inform freedom fighters of the Lancaster House Agreement, which paved the way for Zimbabwe's independence.
Kaisa's proposal reflects a broader effort by the Second Republic to preserve and honour the legacy of the liberation struggle, ensuring that those who sacrificed for Zimbabwe are properly commemorated.
Source - The Herald
