Online Reporter
Walter Nyamukondiwa in NORTON
RETIRED troop medic and liberation hero Cde Elizabeth Nyamuguza, who died on August 17, has been buried at the Well Band Cemetery in Norton.
She was 69.
Known by her Chimurenga name Mapwanya, Cde Nyamuguza operated in the Nyanga area as a collaborator.
Relatives and other veterans of the struggle for Independence described her as a straightforward person who dedicated her life to serving the nation.
War veteran, Cde Chimunhu, said Norton had lost an unwavering cadre.
Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Marian Chombo said Cde Nyamuguza’s commitment had won her many national accolades.
“Cde Nyamuguza worked tirelessly during the war as a Chimbwido in Nyanga, Nyamaropa,” Minister Chombo said.
“After the war and Zimbabwe gained independence, Cde Nyamuguza joined the Zimbabwe Para-Military Force at Honde Valley, specifically at the Chiwira training camp, under the command of Cde Dadirai Chitungo.”
Cde Nyamuguza trained as a medic and became a troop medic. She received several awards, including the Independence medal, service medal, 10-year service medal, Mozambique Campaign medal, Long and Exemplary Service medal.
Minister Chombo hailed her for serving the ruling party, ZANU-PF, wholeheartedly until her death.
While the 70s generation fought the war of liberation, she said, the current generation should fight and win the economic war by taking up Government initiatives, including the establishment of Village Business Units, School Business Units, and Youth Business Units programmes among others.
She said youths should stay away from drugs and other hazardous substances. She is survived by two sons, Gift and Godfrey Munetsi.
