THE 46 HISTORIC INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION HELD IN MAPHISA 2026
*_By Givestar Kamuzonde*_ The journey to this year’s Independence Day celebrations was more than a trip across provinces — it was a passage through Zimbabwe’s history, resilience and national pride. On April 18, 2026, thousands of Zimbabweans converged at Maphisa Stadium in Matabeleland South for the country’s 46th Independence Anniversary celebrations, turning the usually quiet district into the heartbeat of the nation. Travelling from Mashonaland Central to Maphisa was itself an unforgettable experience. The road wound through the City of Kings, Bulawayo, past the majestic Matobo Hills and through Kezi and Magama, offering a vivid glimpse of the country’s rich landscape and cultural diversity. But nature had its own dramatic script. Dark clouds suddenly gathered overhead, warning of an approaching storm. Within moments, torrential rains pounded the earth, flooding several rivers along the Kezi-Magama route. Yet despite the intimidating downpour, the spirit of the jou...
