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210. As to whether a person could have been in Chitepo’s car and at
the same time survive, both Mulomba and Inspector Abiya Siwiti (another
witness before the Commission) held the view that this was not possible,
taking into account the extent of the damage to the car.
211. However, in the opinion of Mwenda, the bomb expert, the
possibility existed for Sadat to have survived the explosion if he had been
in the car, since the back seat was not damaged. Mwenda argued that it
was not possible for Sadat to have been standing outside the car when the
explosion occurred. He said, ‘If he had been standing at the door (door of
Chitepo’s house) he would have died in the same way that the Zambian
child died.’ In Mwenda’s view, Sadat was protected by the two bodies of
Chitepo and Shamiso in front of him. The injuries on Sadat according to
Mwenda were more consistent with his having been in the car at the time
of the explosion than outside it. He said, ‘Some of the pieces that hit Sadat
in the stomach show that he had been in the car, because most of the
injuries were on his right side.’ Mr Mwenda said further, “My response as to
whether or not Sadat was in the car is based. on the analysis of the injuries
he suffered.’
CHAPTER 8
THE AFTERMATH OF CHITEPO’S DEATH
The Burial of Chitepo
212. Soon after the death of Chitepo, Mrs Victoria Chitepo and some of
Chitepo’s relatives were going through Chitepo’s wardrobe looking for
suitable clothing in which to dress the body. Mrs Chitepo told the Com-
mission that when they took some of the clothes to the laundry, she found
the following letter (in Chitepo’s own handwriting) in one of the pockets:
‘Dear Vicky,
I wrote youfrom Malawia letter, I hope you have by now received it.
I did not there mention that Hamadziripi had been detained by the
Malawi Police. After writing you, I too was arrested together with the
third comrade who is still there in detention. They later released me.
It is difficult to know the reason, but one police officer said to me
“‘vou are lucky, these friends of yours meant only ill against you’, and
someone else said that the other man, not Hamadziripi, had given
him a list of men I suppose the Karangas intended to eliminate. The
list included me and most of the Manyikas as well as Sekai. I am not
in fear of my life immediately, but all the actions of some of my
comrades are suspicious and distrustful. I talked to the Minister and
after all these events, he repeated that you and the children are
welcome. In general your visit should not be affected by these events.
More later.
Love, Yours, Herbert.’
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213. One witness, in commenting on the behaviour of ZANU leaders
at the scene of the crime, said that they were standing quite apart, aloof
and unconcerned, as if Chitepo had been a total stranger to them.
214. The first concerted action taken by ZANU leaders was the issue
of a Press Release from the ZANU Publicity Office in which Chitepo was
referred to as the National Chairman of ZANU. This was a direct flouting
of the Unity Accord of December, 1974.
215. The DARE next embroiled itself in the funeral arrangements of
the deceased Chitepo. They felt that Chitepo having been a militant
leader of ZANU, the Party should make all funeral arrangements and that
the mourners should gather at a place selected by the Party.
216. Chitepo’s family, however, strongly disputed this and instead
gathered at Sanyanga’s house. When Chitepo’s house was opened to the
mourners, both the Party supporters and the relatives used to gather there
from time to time.
217. AState funeral attended by President Kaunda, Bishop Muzorewa,
top UNIP and Government officials, Delegations from neighbouring
African countries, as well as Members of the Diplomatic Corps and
rn oy lara of Liberation Movements took place on Saturday the
22nd March, 1975 (which was declared a Day of National Mourning in
Zambia). Silas Shamiso and young Sambwa Chaya were buried next to
Chitepo at Leopard’s Hill Cemetery. The attendance at the funeral was
one of the largest ever. The interest shown by the Zambian Government in
the funeral arrangements led the DARE to accuse the Government of
complicity in the death of Chitepo.
Ex-ZANU Leaders on the Run
218. After the burial of Chitepo, the DARE, according to the evidence,
convened a secret emergency meeting at which decisions were taken about
the immediate future of some of the Members. Soon after, Tongogara
held a meeting with the members of the High Command. He explained to
them that the DARE felt that he and others should not be arrested by the
Zambian Authorities but that they should leave Zambia. The High Com-
mand was sceptical about such a decision, and pointed out that it might be
an act of treachery by the other members of the DARE. In any case, his
flight would surely be regarded as incriminating evidence for the death of
Chitepo. Tongogara was undecided, and reported back to the DARE,
which remained resolute in its orders. In the face of this, the High Com-
mand gave in. It was therefore decided. that Tongogara, Chauke, Chino-
moropa, Dzino and Josiah Tungamirai should go to Mozambique until
the dust had settled. Some members of the High Command were to go to Hast
Africa, and these were Ndangana, Manyika and Rex Nhongo. In Lusaka,
there were going to remain Chigowe, Chimurenga, Mpunzarima and
Dauramanzi. Information had been received that the Zambian Authorities
had decided to arrest all ex- ZANU leaders.
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Concerned

@zf how can we get it? may you provide a download link or whats the title?

@Vhedza 

Very informative I once read a book on Chitepo Assassin long back and also a book titled SEE You in November. 

lam following your informative book iam eager to hear about the contributions made by those who are ruling us today 


Hezvoo

Zanu butchered Chitepo and many others.Some believe that the hitman in all the assassinations was Munangagwa

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) hasn’t yet paid the owners of vehicles hired to transport 2023 examination papers, five months after they rendered their services, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200022832/zimsec-fails-to-pay-exam-transporters">NewsDay</a>.
The vehicles were hired through the government’s Central Mechanical and Equipment Department (CMED) at a rate of US$152 per day.
They ferried examination papers for Grade Seven, Ordinary and Advanced levels to various centres across Zimbabwe.
Vehicle owners who spoke to NewsDay on condition of anonymity said that they rendered services for up to 30 days but were informed that CMED had not received the funds from ZIMSEC to pay them.
The money was to be paid in local currency at the prevailing interbank rate.
Contacted for comment by NewsDay, ZIMSEC spokesperson Nicholette Dlamini said CMED received the funds and “would continue to receive the funds”. She added:
<blockquote>
How or who they pay after we have remitted is not under ZIMSEC’s purview. CMED and Zimsec are parastatals which are engaged in ongoing business partnerships.
</blockquote>
However, CMED spokesperson Tarisai Muzorori said they have received part of the payment for the service rendered to ZIMSEC. She said:
<blockquote>
We have a solid working relationship with our support services and all our operations are done transparently.
Every business agreement we enter into with our stakeholders is bound by a contractual agreement that we honour to the satisfaction of the parties involved.
We have a good working relationship with ZIMSEC and any other State enterprise through our reputable and unmatched quality service provision.
CMED has received part payment for the service rendered to ZIMSEC. However, the money was disbursed to the support service providers according to the portion received.
We promise our support service providers to settle our obligation at the earliest possible time once we receive the final payment.
</blockquote>
ZIMSEC introduced a new exam delivery strategy to distribute materials to exam centres on the day the examination is to be written to prevent leaks.
However, some schools and colleges received the materials late, causing delays and anxiety for candidates, with examinations starting later than scheduled.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

ZIMSEC Examinations Transporters Still To Be Paid

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