Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa named two freedom fighters as national heroes for their service before and after independence. Retired Brigadier-General Victor Rungani and former intelligence leader Walter Basopo both died Tuesday. Security Minister Lovemore Matuke delivered the news to their families.
Matuke announced Rungani's status at the family home in Goromonzi. He later declared Basopo's honor at his Harare residence. Both men will rest at National Heroes Acre on dates still pending. The President recognized their important roles during the liberation struggle and their continued service afterward.
Professor Ellen Rungani thanked the government for honoring her father's contributions. She promised her family would follow his example. Mourners gathered at the Rungani farm in Goromonzi. Matuke called Basopo "the nation's intelligence supremo" and described him as a true patriot.
Rungani, 76, died at Mbuya Dorcas Hospital in Harare. He served as director of the army's Engineering Military Equipment team. Beyond military service, he succeeded as a farmer raising cattle, goats, pigs, and chickens. Basopo passed away at age 66 in a South African hospital.
Matuke announced Rungani's status at the family home in Goromonzi. He later declared Basopo's honor at his Harare residence. Both men will rest at National Heroes Acre on dates still pending. The President recognized their important roles during the liberation struggle and their continued service afterward.
Professor Ellen Rungani thanked the government for honoring her father's contributions. She promised her family would follow his example. Mourners gathered at the Rungani farm in Goromonzi. Matuke called Basopo "the nation's intelligence supremo" and described him as a true patriot.
Rungani, 76, died at Mbuya Dorcas Hospital in Harare. He served as director of the army's Engineering Military Equipment team. Beyond military service, he succeeded as a farmer raising cattle, goats, pigs, and chickens. Basopo passed away at age 66 in a South African hospital.
