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Mnangagwa declares Brigadier General Chimwaza a national hero
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially declared Brigadier General (Retired) Mark Charles Chimwaza a national hero. The announcement was made this afternoon by State Security Minister Lovemore Matuke at Chimwaza's residence in Kuwadzana 7.
The proclamation was attended by senior military officials, including the Commander of the Defence Forces of Zimbabwe, General Emmanuel Matatu, and the Commander of the Air Force of Zimbabwe, Air Marshal John Jacob Nzvede.
Brigadier General Chimwaza, known by his war name Paddington Chafa Chaora, passed away on Saturday, 11 December 2025. He was born on 4 October 1957. The declaration recognizes his service and contributions to the nation.
The proclamation was attended by senior military officials, including the Commander of the Defence Forces of Zimbabwe, General Emmanuel Matatu, and the Commander of the Air Force of Zimbabwe, Air Marshal John Jacob Nzvede.
Brigadier General Chimwaza, known by his war name Paddington Chafa Chaora, passed away on Saturday, 11 December 2025. He was born on 4 October 1957. The declaration recognizes his service and contributions to the nation.
Source - The Herald
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