{"id":81609,"date":"2026-03-19T20:29:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/war-was-for-one-man-one-vote-general-chiwenga"},"modified":"2026-03-19T20:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:39:21","slug":"war-was-for-one-man-one-vote-general-chiwenga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/war-was-for-one-man-one-vote-general-chiwenga","title":{"rendered":"War Was for One Man One Vote General Chiwenga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Vice President Retired General Constantino Chiwenga has declared that Zimbabwe\u2019s liberation war was fought for two clear and uncompromising goals: the right of every citizen to vote and the return of the country\u2019s land to its people.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the legacy of the liberation struggle, Chiwenga said young Zimbabweans must never forget the sacrifices made by the country\u2019s fallen heroes who fought to ensure that \u201cevery voice counts\u201d in a free nation<\/p>\n<p>He recalled the role played by prominent leaders such as Cde Herbert Chitepo and Cde Kumbirai Kangai, who served in the war council and helped steer the liberation movement during its most difficult years.<\/p>\n<p>Chiwenga also reflected on personal memories of joining the struggle, including the moment Cde Charles Dauramanzi welcomed him and fellow fighters into the ranks of the liberation forces.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe freedom we enjoy today was paid for with blood,\u201d he said. \u201cZimbabwe was won through sacrifice, and it is our duty to protect that legacy for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. 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