The Minister of Information and Communication Technology unveiled the official Heroes Day logo and theme at the Government Information Centre.

Emma Theofelus announced that the logo will represent the Heroes Day commemoration for the next five years of the 8th administration. 

The Provincial Heroes' Day celebration for Zimbabwe’s fallen heroes was commemorated together with Mashonaland West Province of which a commemoration ceremony was held at the provincial heroes acre in Chinhoyi town.

Namibia will observe its 33rd Heroes Day on August 26th, commemorating those who lost their lives in the war of independence, which was launched in 1966 at Omugulugwombashe.