Story by Aifheli Mudau
LIBERATION war hero Cde Mutoyiwana Nguluvhe, whose Chimurenga name was Cde Mujamba, has been laid to rest at his rural home in Tshapongwe Village, Beitbridge District.
Cde Nguluvhe died on May 18, with scores of mourners, including family members, war veterans and community members, gathering to pay their final respects.
Acting Headman Tshinoni, Mr Joseph Muleya, described the late liberation fighter as a committed cadre who remained devoted to community development after independence.
“As a community, we have lost a brave cadre who fought against colonial oppression and continued to assist the community through various developmental initiatives until his passing,” he said.
War Veterans League chairperson for Matabeleland South Province, Cde Alfred Moyo, said the country’s independence was achieved through the sacrifices of cadres such as Cde Nguluvhe.
“As war veterans, we are celebrating the life and works of one of our own who fought to liberate this country that we enjoy today,” he said.
Born on 10 October 1935 in Beitbridge, Cde Nguluvhe joined the liberation struggle in 1978, where he was deployed to transport weapons from Mozambique into Zimbabwe.
Beitbridge West legislator, Honourable Thusani Ndou, said the late liberation fighter contributed significantly to both national and community development.
“This cadre who is lying here today was an all-rounder in terms of bringing development to his community and the nation at large,” he said.
Senator Tambudzani Mohadi urged Zimbabweans to draw inspiration from liberation fighters.
“We should emulate this comrade who fought for all of us with zeal and confidence. These are comrades who sacrificed their lives to ensure Zimbabwe attained independence,” she said.
Matabeleland South Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Albert Nguluvhe, said the late cadre joined the armed struggle after Tshapongwe Village was declared a war zone.
“After this village was declared a war zone, Cde Andres Nguluvhe joined the liberation struggle in 1978. He received military training and fought for the liberation of this country,” he said.
Following independence, Cde Nguluvhe worked for the ruling ZANU PF party in Beitbridge and later became a prominent farmer.
He is survived by 12 children and 35 grandchildren.
