Online Reporter
Walter Nyamukondiwa in SANYATI
THOUSANDS of people, including relatives, members of the Sanyati and Mashonaland West province community, thronged the Matemadanda homestead to bid farewell to national hero Ambassador Victor Matemadanda.
Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Marian Chombo, represented by provincial secretary Mr Josphat Jaji, led the official Government programme, leading to the body being airlifted back to Charles Gumbo Barracks.
Mr Jaji said all was set for people in the province to travel to the National Heroes Acre for the burial.
“We have done everything that Government needs to do to ensure that Amb Matemadanda received a befitting send-off in the province.
Described as an honest and steadfast leader, Amb Matemadanda has been hailed for promoting the virtues of unity and hard work.
Zanu PF Mashonaland West provincial chairman Cde Mary Mliswa-Chikoka implored people to emulate the virtues of honesty, steadfastness and patriotism demonstrated by the late Ambassador to Mozambique.
She said Cde Matemadanda had helped improve diplomatic ties with their eastern neighbour while also facilitating access for people touring historical war shrines such as Chimoio.
His daughters, Patience and Teresa, said Amb Matemadanda taught them the value of education and production on the land.
His brother, Mr Willie Bhushmani, said Amb Matemadanda was the glue that stuck the family together.
The body of the late national hero Cde Victor Matemadanda left Village 9C, Muzvezve 1, in Sanyati.
War veteran Cde Cornelius Muwoni said Cde Matemadanda had raised consciousness among freedom fighters and worked to improve their welfare.
