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Opposition voice calls for 'sombre reflection' on Independence Day

As Zimbabwe marks 46 years of independence, a section of opposition voices has urged citizens to observe the day as a moment of reflection rather than celebration, arguing that many of the country's founding aspirations remain unfulfilled.…

Published: 19 Apr 2026 at 21:35hrs | 270 | by Stephen Jakes

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