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What began as a dream for six academically gifted, but vulnerable children has now turned into a real-life story of courage in the skies, as beneficiaries of First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa’s aviation scholarship programme are now confidently flying solo.

Families of the Chinhoyi Seven Heroes have, for the first time in decades, met in a breakthrough engagement convened by First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, yielding fresh leads on the heroes’ possible burial sites and origins, while unlocking long-suppressed family histories.

The Baradzanwa Cultural Village in Mazowe came alive as multitudes of women from across the country thronged the scenic venue to join First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa in commemorating Mother’s Day through a vibrant nhanga session and luncheon.

First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday led the Chinhoyi Seven Heroes Valour Run and War Veterans march held in honour of liberation icons who sacrificed their lives during the armed struggle, the youngest aged 13 and the oldest 21.

What began as a modest bush luncheon for women convened by the First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, has since evolved into a structured savings scheme, following the establishment of a new women’s association, Zimbabwe Legacy Empowerment.

A new book chronicling the extensive humanitarian work of First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa through the Angel of Hope Foundation has been launched, with speakers describing it as a timely national record of compassion-driven leadership and development-focused philanthropy.

Diplomats traded suits for aprons during a lively cookout competition hosted by First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa at Amai’s Kitchen at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, where Botswana President Duma Boko also passed through, accompanied by President Mnangagwa.

Outgoing Russian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Nikolai Krasilnikov, yesterday paid a courtesy call on the First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, at her Zimbabwe House offices, marking the end of his fruitful six-and-a-half-year diplomatic mission in the country.

As the First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, continues to roll out flagship life-changing programmes across the country, Manicaland Province has risen with one powerful message: It is ready to partner and help carry the vision forward.