Zanu PF Patriots was formed on 16 March 2014 and is celebrating its 5th year in existence. In 2017 it’s 3rd Anniversary, Patriots felt it was important to hold Celebrations for this day and it was named Patriots Day.
The first Patriots Day Celebrations were held on 25 May 2017 at Matthew Rusike Children’s home in Epworth Harare. The day was marked with donation of various assortment of goods to the Children’s homes, lunch and games at the Home and an after Party was hosted by Dr Shamu at his Mt Pleasant Residence.
In 2018 the Patriots Day Celebrations were hosted by Patriots in Bulawayo at Matopos Sailing Club. The day was filled with fun as Patriots went sightseeing at Matopos National Park and spent the evening around a bonfire.
This year’s Celebrations will be hosted in Binga Matebeleland North from the 28th to 30th March 2019.
It is our desire that as many members of Zanu PF Patriots attend this year’s celebrations.
The theme for this year’s 5th Patriots’ Day to be held in Binga, Matabeleland North is:
ENHANCING CULTURAL TOURISM THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA PARTICIPATION
Preferred Philanthropy Activities:
2. Donate 1000 recyclable/washable pads to Manjolo Secondary school (Already sourced)
3. Donate 200 free range poultry (road runners) to Donga Primary school and offer a short crash training program by Dr Shamu (SG of Zimbabwe free range poultry Association) (Already sourced)
Why Binga?
Politically
Binga has struggled against the opposition from 1980 (ZAPU) and to date (MDC). The main reason is that Binga has always been neglected by ZANU pf due to its lack of proximity to the capital. Hence an event by ZANU pf patriots will be a big shot in the arm not only for Binga but the party as a whole.
Socially
Binga has faced a lot of stereotypes due to the fact that most Zimbabweans have little knowledge of the Tonga people. Who can be a better ambassador against marginalisation and stereotypes than Patriots
Economically
Binga presents huge business opportunities for patriots ranging from fish farming, tourism, mining, safaris et al. This is virgin land begging to be ‘exploited’ economically
Finally
Patriots will enjoy the following:
-Tour of the BaTonga museum. Get first hand info about the BaTonga and their artifacts like Tonga smoking pipe and baskets
– Boat cruises
– Braai at the only sand beach in Zimbabwe
– Party on an island
– Taste the Tonga diets
– Braai goats, fish, croc tails and the usual gango
– Tour of crocodile farm
– marine game drive on lake Kariba
+Affordable accommodation at a lodge overlooking the river has been organised. The lodge has natural hotsprings with a hot pool
Team Binga intends to open the event to the community where members of the press, Chiefs, DA and other dignitaries will be invited. Tents from public works will be acquired and PA system. Then after that we go on private tours and the after party at night
But most importantly get to help one of the most marginalized tribes in Zimbabwe
Dr Aaron Shamu Head of Team Binga
Overall Team Leader
Dr Shamu @Save
1. Resource Mobilisation
Cde Ngorima @Ba Betty
Cde Doreen @multipledosesofcuteness
Cde Bans
Cde Mukupe @Hon Terrence Mukupe
Dr Guzah @Hon Keith Guzah
Cde Farai @The Godfather
2. Venues, entertainment and logistics
Cde Elias @Cde Elias Sibanda
Cde Prayer Moyo @Prayer .A. Moyo
Cde Danny @Yahya Jammer
Thug Kamba @The Goldfinger
Cde Mukwasi @Clement Mukwasi
Changamire @CHANGAMIRE 👑 SHUMBA 🦁
3. Philanthropy
Patriots philanthropy team led by Dr Soko @Makwiramiti
4. Transport
Cde Tsindi @Cde Bishop Tsindi
Cde Joe Tshuma @joetshuma50
Cde Maride @the Sniper
Cde Dewa @Cde Dewa
5. Bar and Catering
Cde Doreen @multipledosesofcuteness
Mai Meme
Adv Kuda @Adv K. J. Muzenda
6. Information and Publicity
Cde Bans and his crew
Cde Munashe @Cde Munashe Mtutsa
Binga 2019 Information and Publicity Team
Patriots Day 2019 Update
This year’s celebrations will be a packed event as we will have a lot of activities on the day. We will start with donation to underprivileged members of the Society, tour of the BaTonga Museum to learn about the Tonga Culture, games and bonding at the Beach and capping of with a bonfire at night.
1. 5000 Sanitary Pads sourced by Patriots in Cape Town led by Cde @Gibson
2. 1000 reusable Sanitary Pads donated by Dr @Save
3. 1000 exercise books
4. 200 Free Range Chickens
These goods will be donated to girls, boys and women in Binga.
1. Transport
A 63 seater bus has been sourced from our partners Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
The bus will depart from Harare and will pick up passengers along the way to Binga and will use the *Harare-Bulawayo-Dete-Binga* route.
2. Accommodation
All Patriots will be accommodated at Rest Camp for 2 nights. We will use these Celebrations to bond as Patriots staying at the same place.
3. Food
A Committee responsible for our food has been set up and will be preparing food for us. If anyone has allergies or something unique must get in touch with Cde @Mai Meme
Mandatory $10 towards Binga 2019 for all Patriots has so far been paid by around 100 Patriots.
Our Members in the Diaspora also worked on donations in their respective areas as follows:
1. Patriots in Cape Town, Coordinator Cde @Gibson
-Donated 5000 Sanitary Pads
2. Rest of South Africa, Coordinator Cde @LADY M
-still working in their donations, last they reported they had 700 rands
3. Namibia, Coordinator Cde @Sabhuku kangausaru
-still waiting on the package
4. UK and Europe, Coordinator Cde @Hwaro-Nyanguru Xavier
-donated £90
Patriots in these areas must liaise with these coordinators and work together towards Binga 2019.
To attend the Patriots Day Celebrations one has to pay the following package
List of other Donations towards Patriots Day received so far
1. 100 litres of fuel by Hon Joe @joetshuma50
2. RTGS $100 by Hon Simba @Simbarashe Mupandanyama
3. RTGS $100 worth of sausages donated by Dr Soko @Soko
4. 300 exercise books donated by Hon Doreen @multipledosesofcuteness
5. 50 kg Rice donated by Hon Dr Guzah @🐘
6. Bibles donated by Dr Rue @Dr Rue
Further contributions and donations are expected amongst Patriots in Zimbabwe.
So far 16 members have paid to attend Patriots Day Celebrations 2019 in Binga.
5 students in attachment at the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry and 5 officers from the Party’s Department of Tourism will be joining us.
A further 10 students on attachment at the Party HQ are being considered to join us on the trip to Binga.
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