Tinaye Elisha Nzirasha Chigudu, who fought for Zimbabwe's freedom and later served as a top government leader, died on Wednesday. The nation will honor him as a national hero.
President Mnangagwa sent kind words to the Chigudu family. He praised Chigudu as a man who stood firm in his beliefs.
Supa Mandiwanzira went to Chigudu's home in Mount Pleasant, Harare, to tell the family about the hero's honor. Other party leaders, including Information Minister Jenfan Muswere, also came with him.
The President said Chigudu showed great courage as one of the first people trained to fight for freedom. "He went with other brave sons and daughters who fought for Zimbabwe's freedom," Mnangagwa said.
Chigudu trained in North Korea with ZPRA, the army branch of ZAPU. He worked as a spy in what was then called Salisbury. His work helped freedom fighters learn about enemy forces. The white government caught him and put him in jail for 12 years.
After prison, Chigudu went to Zambia and continued working for freedom there. The President said Chigudu served his party and country with strong loyalty.
"He gave wise advice to the party and government," Mnangagwa said. "We thank him for all he did for our land." The party leaders all agreed that Chigudu should be named a national hero.
Mandiwanzira said Chigudu never changed his path. "He stayed true to what he believed, unlike others who turned away," he said.
The family feels proud of this honor. "We thank the President and government," said Tafiramambo Chigudu, his brother. His wife, Esther, remembered him as a loving husband who helped many people.
Chigudu was born in 1942. He studied at several schools but left in 1964 because he fought for freedom. He then went to Zambia and Korea for army training.
He studied law in Britain from 1978 to 1981. Back home, he worked in many top government jobs, including leading transport, home affairs, and mining offices.
He became a leader in Manicaland from 2005 to 2008 and later helped build South Sudan's government system. When he died, he farmed in Makoni.
Chigudu leaves behind his wife, Esther, and seven children. To remember him, people are meeting at his home in Mount Pleasant.
President Mnangagwa sent kind words to the Chigudu family. He praised Chigudu as a man who stood firm in his beliefs.
Supa Mandiwanzira went to Chigudu's home in Mount Pleasant, Harare, to tell the family about the hero's honor. Other party leaders, including Information Minister Jenfan Muswere, also came with him.
The President said Chigudu showed great courage as one of the first people trained to fight for freedom. "He went with other brave sons and daughters who fought for Zimbabwe's freedom," Mnangagwa said.
Chigudu trained in North Korea with ZPRA, the army branch of ZAPU. He worked as a spy in what was then called Salisbury. His work helped freedom fighters learn about enemy forces. The white government caught him and put him in jail for 12 years.
After prison, Chigudu went to Zambia and continued working for freedom there. The President said Chigudu served his party and country with strong loyalty.
"He gave wise advice to the party and government," Mnangagwa said. "We thank him for all he did for our land." The party leaders all agreed that Chigudu should be named a national hero.
Mandiwanzira said Chigudu never changed his path. "He stayed true to what he believed, unlike others who turned away," he said.
The family feels proud of this honor. "We thank the President and government," said Tafiramambo Chigudu, his brother. His wife, Esther, remembered him as a loving husband who helped many people.
Chigudu was born in 1942. He studied at several schools but left in 1964 because he fought for freedom. He then went to Zambia and Korea for army training.
He studied law in Britain from 1978 to 1981. Back home, he worked in many top government jobs, including leading transport, home affairs, and mining offices.
He became a leader in Manicaland from 2005 to 2008 and later helped build South Sudan's government system. When he died, he farmed in Makoni.
Chigudu leaves behind his wife, Esther, and seven children. To remember him, people are meeting at his home in Mount Pleasant.
