Online Reporter
Conrad Mupesa
Mashonaland West Bureau
The sacrifices made by the Chinhoyi Seven brave freedom fighters continue to receive recognition and honour from independent Zimbabweans nearly 60 years later.
The seven ZANLA guerrillas lost their lives in a battle against Rhodesian forces on April 28, 1966, an event that marked the beginning of the war of liberation in Zimbabwe.
The seven youthful fighters were Godfrey Dube, David Guzuzu, Arthur Maramba, Godwin Manyerenyere, Simon Chimboza, Chubby Sawana, and Christopher Chatambudza.
As Zimbabwe prepares to commemorate 60 years of these gallant sons’ sacrifices, a local land developer, Pure Gold Housing Trust, has provided seven residential stands to the families of the fallen heroes.
The developer is currently working on identifying the beneficiaries. Vine City Housing Trust managing director, Mr Mind Musokeri, said that the gesture is a way to honour the seven gallant sons of the land.
“I am a beneficiary of the sacrifices made by these heroes, including those who are still alive,” he said.
“Without their sacrifices, we would not be where we are today. As a way of honouring the Chinhoyi Seven, I have set aside seven residential stands that will be given to the families of the heroes.”
This initiative aligns with President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, which aims to achieve an upper-middle-income economy by 2030.
Additionally, Vine City has donated stands to underprivileged and vulnerable members of the Chinhoyi community, the latest recipient being a 76-year-old homeless and disabled man who also received a brand-new wheelchair.
