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Chiwenga mourns Nyikayaramba
11 Feb 2021 at 13:29hrs | Views
VICE President Chiwenga has described the late National Hero, Cde Douglas Nyikayaramba, who was Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Mozambique as a "gallant son of the soil" who contributed immensely to the liberation of the country.
Ambassador Nyikayaramba, who was also a former army general succumbed to Covid-19 complications on Wednesday at St Annes Hospital in Harare while he was on his annual vacation.
In his message of condolence Vice President Chiwenga said the nation should draw solace from the late diplomat immense contribution to the country's independence from the British in 1980.
"As we mourn his departure, we shall draw solace from the late Gallant Son of the soil, Lt Gen. (retired) Douglas Nyikayaramba's distinguished career and selfless dedication, in various capacities, to the service of the people of the Republic of Zimbabwe. The late Lt Gen Nyikayaramba was a strong and principled revolutionary cadre, who played an instrumental role in the liberation of Zimbabwe.
He was among the first group of ZANLA cadres, who underwent a regular officer cadet training at Nachingweya in Tanzania, under the tutelage of the Tanzania People's Defence Forces.
Among the pioneer group was also Brigadier General Francis Mtisi, Brigadier General Charles Hwekete, former director Central Intelligence Organisation Maj General (retired) Happyton Bonyongwe and the late Maj General Gideon Taurai Lifa.
Vice President Chiwenga added that the late Cde Nyikayaramba continued to serve the country with distinction after independence and rose through the ranks to the position of Lieutenant General upon retirement from the military in 2019.
"His appointment by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Commander-In-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Cde Dr E D Mnangagwa, as Zimbabwe Ambassador to Mozambique, following his retirement from the military service bears ample testimony to his unwavering commitment, dedication and loyalty to his country," said VP Chiwenga.
Ambassador Nyikayaramba, who was also a former army general succumbed to Covid-19 complications on Wednesday at St Annes Hospital in Harare while he was on his annual vacation.
In his message of condolence Vice President Chiwenga said the nation should draw solace from the late diplomat immense contribution to the country's independence from the British in 1980.
"As we mourn his departure, we shall draw solace from the late Gallant Son of the soil, Lt Gen. (retired) Douglas Nyikayaramba's distinguished career and selfless dedication, in various capacities, to the service of the people of the Republic of Zimbabwe. The late Lt Gen Nyikayaramba was a strong and principled revolutionary cadre, who played an instrumental role in the liberation of Zimbabwe.
Among the pioneer group was also Brigadier General Francis Mtisi, Brigadier General Charles Hwekete, former director Central Intelligence Organisation Maj General (retired) Happyton Bonyongwe and the late Maj General Gideon Taurai Lifa.
Vice President Chiwenga added that the late Cde Nyikayaramba continued to serve the country with distinction after independence and rose through the ranks to the position of Lieutenant General upon retirement from the military in 2019.
"His appointment by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Commander-In-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Cde Dr E D Mnangagwa, as Zimbabwe Ambassador to Mozambique, following his retirement from the military service bears ample testimony to his unwavering commitment, dedication and loyalty to his country," said VP Chiwenga.
Source - the herald
