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Late diplomat, Kotsho Dube, declared a national hero
03 Dec 2014 at 22:18hrs | Views
Diplomat and Zanu-PF Central Committee member, Dr Kotsho Dube, who died on Monday, has been declared a national hero and will be buried at the national shrine on Sunday.
Dr Dube died in his sleep at the age of 79 after succumbing to diabetes.
In announcing the conferment of the hero status to the Dube family, the Minister of State for Matabeleland South Province, Abednico Ncube said the Politburo unanimously agreed to accord Dr Dube with the highest honour in recognition of his immense contribution to the liberation struggle and development of the country after independence.
Ncube chronicled Dr Dube's political career as a member of the ANC, NDP and (PF) ZAPU, adding that said the diplomat had also excelled in various ambassadorial missions.
He said Dr Dube worked tirelessly for the good of the country, adding that his wisdom will be greatly missed.
The Minister of State for Bulawayo Province, Eunice Sandi Moyo weighed in, saying Dr Dube ‘s unquestionable credentials and contribution to national development had earned him widespread respect and honour.
The body of the late Dr Dube will be taken his rural home in Kezi on Saturday before being flown to Harare for burial on Sunday.
Born on 25 June 1935, Dr Dube did his primary education at Zamanyoni Primary and Mzingwane Government School before proceeding to Kutama Marist Brothers College and Thekwane High School in Plumtree.
He later studied for a PhD in Policy Studies in the United States of America.
Between 1965 and 1972, Dr Dube was among the ZAPU representatives lobbying for freedom abroad.
He was also part the ZAPU delegation to the Lancaster House conference between 1979 and 1980.
After independence, Dr Dube served in various ambassadorial missions, notably in Zambia, Nigeria, Spain, Portugal, the Vetican and UNESCO.
Dr Dube also sat in several boards including that of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and the Zimbabwe Investment Centre.
He is survived by wife, Argatha and three children and several grandchildren.
Mourners are gathered at number 35, George Avenue, Khumalo in Bulawayo.
Dr Dube died in his sleep at the age of 79 after succumbing to diabetes.
In announcing the conferment of the hero status to the Dube family, the Minister of State for Matabeleland South Province, Abednico Ncube said the Politburo unanimously agreed to accord Dr Dube with the highest honour in recognition of his immense contribution to the liberation struggle and development of the country after independence.
Ncube chronicled Dr Dube's political career as a member of the ANC, NDP and (PF) ZAPU, adding that said the diplomat had also excelled in various ambassadorial missions.
He said Dr Dube worked tirelessly for the good of the country, adding that his wisdom will be greatly missed.
The Minister of State for Bulawayo Province, Eunice Sandi Moyo weighed in, saying Dr Dube ‘s unquestionable credentials and contribution to national development had earned him widespread respect and honour.
The body of the late Dr Dube will be taken his rural home in Kezi on Saturday before being flown to Harare for burial on Sunday.
He later studied for a PhD in Policy Studies in the United States of America.
Between 1965 and 1972, Dr Dube was among the ZAPU representatives lobbying for freedom abroad.
He was also part the ZAPU delegation to the Lancaster House conference between 1979 and 1980.
After independence, Dr Dube served in various ambassadorial missions, notably in Zambia, Nigeria, Spain, Portugal, the Vetican and UNESCO.
Dr Dube also sat in several boards including that of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and the Zimbabwe Investment Centre.
He is survived by wife, Argatha and three children and several grandchildren.
Mourners are gathered at number 35, George Avenue, Khumalo in Bulawayo.
Source - zbc
