Online Reporter
Today, we gather to honour the life and legacy of Cde Luke Mushore, affectionately known as Cde Dick Joboringo, a revered national hero and stalwart of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle.
President Mnangagwa will preside over the burial ceremony, marking the final farewell to a man who dedicated his life to the fight for freedom.
READ CDE LUKE MUSHORE’S OBITUARY HERE
Cde Mushore was a former Zanu PF Chairman for Mashonaland Central province and a former Member of Parliament for Muzarabani South.
As we prepare to lay him to rest at the National Heroes Acre, we reflect on his invaluable contributions to Zimbabwe’s independence and the enduring impact of his work.
Join us as we pay tribute to a true patriot and celebrate his remarkable life and legacy.
Our Reporters Abel Ndooka and Zvamaida Murwira, Chief Photographer Believe Nyakudjara, and Videographer Wilson Kakurira, will provide live updates.
VPs arrive for burial
Vice Presidents Dr Constantino Chiwenga and Cde Kembo Mohadi have arrived at the National Heroes Acre for the burial of national hero Cde Mushore
Several Cabinet Ministers and other mourners are also in attendance.
Service Chiefs, led by Commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda, are also at the National Heroes Acre where President Emmerson Mnangagwa is to preside over the burial of national hero Cde Mushore
President Mnangagwa arrives at Heroes Acre
His Excellency, President Mnangagwa has arrived at the National Heroes Acre for the burial of national hero Cde Luke Mushore.
Burial programme kicks off
Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Cde Kazembe Kazembe has taken to the podium to start the official programme.
‘Cde Mushore was a family man’
Cde Luke Mushore’s grandchild, Ms Natalie Mushore has been invited to the podium to give remarks on behalf of the Mushore family.
Ms Mushore says the family is grateful to President Mnangagwa and the nation for the honour bestowed upon national hero Cde Mushore.
She describes Cde Mushore as a family man who loved his family and nation.
Cde Mushore’s death is a huge blow to the nation: President Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa has taken to the podium to address the guests and dignitaries who have gathered at the National Heroes Acre for the burial of Cde Mushure.
The President says Cde Mushore’s death is a huge blow to the nation and his family.
He says Cde Mushore was a reliable cadre who played a huge role in the liberation struggle and the Land Reform Programme.
“Let us therefore never forget that it is through the sacrifices and dedication of the late Cde Mushore and many others that our motherland, Zimbabwe, is an independent country,” said the President.
“The late national hero vaiva bango rakasimba rataivimba naro mumusangano we Zanu PF, vaisava zinyeke nyeke.
“I challenge all Zimbabweans, particularly the youth, to take lessons from the true patriotism and discipline of our late national hero.
He said we have the primary responsibility to develop Zimbabwe brick by brick, stone upon stone.
Mushore family representative receives the national flag
Cde Mushore laid to rest at the National Heroes’ Acre in Harare.
Bongani Ndlovu