admin Melody Baya Chronicle Reporter
A LIBERATION war hero, Cde Wilson Sibanda, has died. He was 69.
Sibanda died at Mpilo Central Hospital last week on Saturday upon admission after a long illness.
He will be buried at Nkulumane Heroes Acre tomorrow.
Sibanda was born at Manama Mission Hospital and did his primary education at Buvuma Primary School before he proceeded to join the liberation struggle in October 1976.
Sibanda, who was known as Goodhope Mkwananzi during the war of liberation, served in the Zimbabwe National Army before he retired to join the Bulawayo City Council as a security guard.
During his time in service, he was awarded medals which include the Independence, Liberation, Mozambique, long service expletory, peacemaking mission and DRC medals for serving in the respective missions.
Cde Sibanda is survived by his wife Mellotte Sibanda, three children – Gugulethu, Bridget, Privilege – and three grandchildren.
Mourners are gathered at number 20595 Pumula South, Bulawayo.
derick.khumalo