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Harmony Agere
SCORES of Zimbabweans are now gathered at the National Heroes Acre in Harare for the burial of national hero Brigadier-General (Retired) Elasto Madzingira.
President Mnangagwa is presiding over the burial.
Senior Government officials, service chiefs, opposition party leaders and the diplomatic community are among those in attendance.
Brig-Gen Madzingira died at his home in Greendale, Harare, at the age of 65 on August 8 after a short illness.
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe said the public was invited to come and give a befitting send-off to the gallant son of the soil.
Yesterday morning, Brig-Gen Madzingira’s body was airlifted to Gomba Village in Chivi District where friends, relatives and the Masvingo provincial leadership paid their last respects to the national hero.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter