The nation grieves for hero Walter Basopo, who died April 22 at Life Groenkloof Hospital in South Africa. He was 66 years old. His death came just two months after he retired from his role as director of Counterintelligence in the President's Office. People who worked with him remember his dedication to Zimbabwe as both a patriot and a freedom fighter.
Basopo was born on February 23, 1959, in Gutu District, Masvingo. He attended Masema Primary School from 1964 to 1970 and later attended Mzingwane Secondary School. In June 1976, he joined the liberation struggle under ZANLA because he wanted to help free his country from the Rhodesian regime. His military training took place at camps in Mozambique, where he became a strong fighter.
He started working in intelligence on November 17, 1980, with his first post in Gweru. Throughout his career, he worked in many places across Zimbabwe. He survived a bad car accident that cost him an arm but kept serving his nation. He reached the top position of director of Counterintelligence in July 2022 before retiring earlier this year.
Basopo was born on February 23, 1959, in Gutu District, Masvingo. He attended Masema Primary School from 1964 to 1970 and later attended Mzingwane Secondary School. In June 1976, he joined the liberation struggle under ZANLA because he wanted to help free his country from the Rhodesian regime. His military training took place at camps in Mozambique, where he became a strong fighter.
He started working in intelligence on November 17, 1980, with his first post in Gweru. Throughout his career, he worked in many places across Zimbabwe. He survived a bad car accident that cost him an arm but kept serving his nation. He reached the top position of director of Counterintelligence in July 2022 before retiring earlier this year.
