Story by Wellington Makonese
THE Midlands Province has paid tribute to the Second Republic for conferring National Hero status on the late Ambassador Victor Matemadanda, describing the honour as recognition of his immense contribution to the liberation struggle and national development.
In 2018, the late Ambassador Matemadanda was elected to represent Gokwe Central Constituency in Parliament, and this Wednesday, family, friends and colleagues came together to bid farewell to the gallant son of the soil.
“We have lost a father figure, a unifier, one person who could teach development in love,” family representative Tapera Mugoriya said.
“As a province, we have lost a dedicated cadre who gave his all for the nation and for the people. We are grateful to President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa for the honour, as he is the first from Gokwe to be laid to rest at the National Heroes Acre,” ZANU PF Midlands Provincial Chairperson, Cde Edson Chiherenge said.
“He is a man who will be remembered for sacrifice and dedication to duty in various capacities,” Midlands Province Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Owen Ncube said.
The Midlands Province has paid tribute to President Mnangagwa’s leadership for the status which sees him being laid to rest at the national heroes Acre.
