We are prepared to invest time to resolve Gukurahu...

We are prepared to invest time to resolve Gukurahundi: Mnangagwa

Zim Now Writer

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has assured the nation that his government is ready to invest time to resolve the Gukurahundi issue.

The Gukurahundi Massacres happened 41 years ago when the Fifth Brigade crushed resistance in the Matabeleland and Midlands provinces, resulting in the death of an estimated 20 000 innocent and defenseless civilians between 1983 and 1987.

To bring lasting solution to the matter, the President appointed chiefs to lead public hearings towards addressing Gukurahundi and capacitated them with skills on how to conduct the process.

Delivering his keynote address during the fourth interface with chiefs from the Matabeleland region at State House in Bulawayo yesterday, Mnangagwa said government was ready to invest time to resolve the matter.

“While we hope that this process will not extend beyond a year, we are prepared to invest the time required to bring about a resolution that is just, comprehensive, and accepted by all parties involved,” he said.

He also announced that the budget for the Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme is confirmed and in place.

“We are committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in this process, and the figures will be reviewed before being made public. Let us remember that this journey is not just about addressing the wounds of the past, it is about building a stronger, more united Zimbabwe for the future,” he said.