‘True war vets are humble’

via ‘True war vets are humble’ – NewsDay Zimbabwe 7 July 2014 by Moses Matenga

ACTING President Joice Mujuru yesterday said “true servant leaders” were humble and disciplined, and warned politicians against making noise bragging about their war credentials.

Addressing mourners at the burial of national hero, the late Zanu PF politburo member Retired Colonel Stanley Sakupwanya in Harare, Mujuru said politicians needed not brag about their credentials or positions in the party.

“Not once, after independence did he ever go to the rooftop and shout about his liberation credentials or his positions in the party. Always humble and respectful to the leadership of the party and obedience was his key word,” Mujuru said.

“That is the discipline we talk about in Zanu PF, we are the servants of the people and not elected or appointed to be served and this we must always remember.”

On the economy, Mujuru said: “The economic gains we are making may not be coming as quickly as some of us wish, but we remain mindful that the interests of the country and that of our fellow countrymen and women come first before our own.

This we must always do because we are unique people governed by a unique culture, discipline, religious and political environment characterised by an unforgettable history.

“I hope our children in the diaspora do hear this message. I hope that they will always know why they are studying out there not forgetting that Zimbabwe is always home hence we must all play our part to build our home, our country Zimbabwe.”

President Robert Mugabe, who usually officiates at such gatherings, did not attend Sakupwanya’s burial yesterday as he was away in Malawi attending that country’s Independence anniversary celebrations.