adminIn a statement yesterday, party chairman Cde Simon Khaya Moyo said the party had learnt with shock about the untimely death of Cde Muntanga.
He said Cde Muntanga was a dedicated cadre who defied the settler rule in quest for majority rule.
“We have received the sad news of the untimely demise of Cde Andrew Sikajaya Muntanga with profound shock and plural sadness.
“We will always remember the late Cde Muntanga as a distinguished, tested and unwavering nationalist and cadre of the revolution.
“His inspiring leadership proved indispensable in guiding the liberation struggle for freedom and human dignity. He was incarcerated for his principled stand against colonialism and settlerism.
“His quest for freedom was always an inspiration to the youth and other freedom fighters, not only in Binga but across the country,” he said.
Cde Khaya Moyo said Cde Muntanga left a reputable legacy and without him Zimbabwe would be poorer.
Cde Muntanga, said Cde Khaya Moyo, was an example of good leadership who always led from the front.
“His humility, kindness and vision touched us all. He passed on as a member of the united Zanu-PF and to him the Unity Accord was irreversible.
“The lion of Binga has gone to rest and on behalf of Zanu-PF may his soul rest in peace,” he said.
Cde Muntanga was the first black legislator for Binga after independence and he served for three consecutive terms.
He died at the age of 74 in Victoria Falls after a long battle with a heart problem.
Cde Muntanga joined Zapu in 1963 and in 1975 became a Central Committee member – the first among the Tonga people.
Cde Muntanga is survived by his wife Regina, seven children and six grandchildren.
Online Reporter