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By Sitshengisiwe Mhlolo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two years ago on this day, Zimbabwe’s founding father the late Cde Robert Gabriel Mugabe rested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Described by many as a gallant son of the soil, the late Cde Mugabe breathed his last after fighting a good fight that saw many economically empowered through the Land Reform Programme amongst other programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The revolutionary leader was known worldwide for his unwavering stance on black empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President and First Secretary of ZANU PF Cde E.D Mnangagwa when delivering the sad news of Cde Mugabe’s passing on described former President Mugabe as “an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Former President Cde Mugabe was born February 21, 1924 and his birthday continues to be celebrated in honour of the great work that he did.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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