Online Reporter
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has sent a message of condolence to the Minister of State for Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution Albert Nguluvhe following the death of his elder brother and liberation war hero Cde Andris Nguluvhe.
Cde Nguluvhe died in Bulawayo on Sunday evening following a short illness.
He was 91 and was laid to rest at his homestead at Tshapongwe in Ward 2 under Beitbridge East.
The late liberation war hero is survived by 12 children and 35 grand children.
Scores of community members gathered at the Nguluvhe homestead to pay their last respect to a renowned cattle farmer.
In his message, VP Mohadi described the late Cde Nguluvhe as a patriot whose life was defined by sacrifice for Zimbabwe’s freedom.
“Cde Nguluvhe was born on 10 October 1935 right here in Beitbridge. During his early years, education was a privilege few could afford under colonial rule. Like many of his peers, he joined others working at Panda Mine, where he mastered various mining techniques. His skill and dedication saw him later accepted at Mangula Mine,” said VP Mohadi.
The Vice President said the ill-treatment Cde Nguluvhe suffered under colonial rule pushed him to join the liberation struggle in 1978.
“He underwent military training and took the nom de guerre ‘Mujamba’. After training, he operated in the Gaza area, with Zezane as his assembly point—the very place where we held the 2026 Independence Flame Lighting Ceremony this past April,” said VP Mohadi.
Cde Nguluvhe was demobilized in 1980 and returned home, where he continued to serve ZANU PF as a cell leader.
The VP said Matabeleland South Province had lost a son of the soil, a patriot, and a gallant fighter whose life was dedicated to the freedom and development of this nation.
He said his legacy of courage, resilience, and service will forever remain etched in our history.
