Farai Dziva|MDC Caston Matewu has said genuine war veterans have never been rewarded for their tireless efforts during the liberation struggle.

Read Matewu’s argument below :

We owe a lot to those who fought for our independence against the brutal rule of Ian Smith.

Those gallant fighters sacrificed a lot for our freedoms and we unreservedly honour them.

This country has not seen and probably will never know the true level of sacrifice of our war veterans; as a civilian, I owe an unpayable debt to all our military and those who fought so that I could even fathom write this message today.

39 Years down the line, our economy lies in ruins, unemployment at its peak, extreme poverty is the order of the day. It is grossly disturbing that the political elite are abusing the name of our impartial and dedicated war veterans to rape this nation of its resources and abuse the very country they fought for.

The world has moved on since 1980, there have been great technological advancements. We now need a leadership that understands the issues people of today face, a leadership that understands the economics of today that will lead Zimbabwe and her people to prosperity.

We want a leadership that will adequately recognise our veterans and give them the benefits they deserve.

Never must we allow a few who loot billions from our public purse in the geese that they fought for this country, the true heroes of our liberation struggle lost limbs, legs and various body parts, but they continue to wallow in poverty while those in the echelons of power enjoy milk and honey.

Now is the time for our generation to prepare for the generation of tomorrow

Forever in gratitude,

Hon Caston Matewu MP
Marondera Central