Government will also continue to find ways of improving the welfare of civil servants. It is the desire of Government that salaries progressively match the Poverty Datum Line. Government apologises for the late disbursement of salaries, bonuses and monthly payments to pensioners but, be rest assured, Government is working flat out to improve the situation. Now that the workers have begun contributing towards the pension fund, payment of pensioners will be more predictable and on time.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Comrades and Friends,
Our security and defence forces have remained resolute in defending our sovereignty and peace within our borders. On the international scene, they continue to make us proud. Currently, our security forces have officers deployed on peace support operations in the Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Cote d’ Ivoire.
Today, as we celebrate our 36th Independence Day anniversary, let us re-dedicate ourselves to serve Zimbabwe at all times, always striving for peace, respect, tolerance and goodwill towards others and to tirelessly work for the unity and development of our beloved country, Zimbabwe. One of the greatest tributes we can pay to Zimbabwe is to shun corruption, regionalism and nepotism. We should always remember that we are one people, united by the bond of Independence.
Once again, I say
Happy Birthday Zimbabwe
Happy 36th Independence Day anniversary,
Long Live Zimbabwe,
Long Live our Independence,
Makorokoto,
Amhlophe,
Congratulations,
I thank you.
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