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19 Jul 2024 at 06:06hrs | Views
President Mnangagwa has conferred national hero status on Brigadier-General (Retired) Michael Chaminuka and the late Brigadier-General (Retired) Lameck Mutanda.
Brig-Gen Chaminuka, who passed away on July 13 at Borrowdale Trauma Centre, will be buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, with the date yet to be announced. Brig-Gen Mutanda, who died in the UK on May 22, was also honored posthumously.
Brig-Gen Chaminuka, known as "Pepukai Hondo," was recognized for his significant contributions to Zimbabwe's liberation struggle. He joined the struggle in 1977, received training in Mozambique, and had a distinguished career in the Zimbabwe National Army, rising to the rank of Brigadier-General. He was awarded numerous honors including the Mozambique Campaign Medal and the Grand Officer of the Zimbabwe Order of Merit Award.
Brig-Gen Mutanda was also acknowledged for his contributions to the liberation and post-independence periods.
Both men were praised for their dedication and service, and their hero status was celebrated in a military parade held by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces.
Brig-Gen Chaminuka, who passed away on July 13 at Borrowdale Trauma Centre, will be buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, with the date yet to be announced. Brig-Gen Mutanda, who died in the UK on May 22, was also honored posthumously.
Brig-Gen Mutanda was also acknowledged for his contributions to the liberation and post-independence periods.
Both men were praised for their dedication and service, and their hero status was celebrated in a military parade held by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces.
Source - The Herald
