ZANU PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed that his government is constructing the Mbuya Nehanda statue at the spot where she used to rest and drink water.

Government is constructing a statue of the first chimurenga fighter Mbuya Nehanda at the corner of Julias Nyerere and Samora Machel in Harare.

Presenting his heroes day speech at State House today, Mnangagwa said the mounting of Mbuya Nehanda statue will immortalise the supreme sacrifice paid by forebears, adding that the location of the statue was chosen to add a historical meaning.

“In this regard, the mounting of the Statue of Mbuya Nehanda in Harare, our Capital
City, will immortalise the supreme sacrifice that was paid by our forbears. The location
of this Statue carries added historical meaning because the intersection of Samora
Machel Avenue and Julius Nyerere Way is the spot where Mbuya Nehanda used to
rest and drink water from a river that flowed at the site.”

Many people have questioned the rationality of prioritizing a statue at a time the country is plagued by problems ranging from dilapidating healthcare system, civil service restlessness due to inflation among other challenges.