Published: 21 August 2013

GOVERNMENT has declared tomorrow - Thursday August 22, 2013 - a public holiday to give all people an opportunity to attend President Mugabe’s inauguration at the National Sports Stadium in Harare.

Public holidays are proclaimed in terms of Section 2 (2) of the Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act (Chapter 10:21) to enable people to participate in national events.

Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Ray Ndlukula confirmed the declaration yesterday.

"Yes, Thursday from what I gather, will be a public holiday, which will afford everybody an opportunity to come and celebrate this big occasion," he said.
- herald