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A senior government official has claimed that president Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing a dilemma over whether or not to attend the funeral and burial of Dumiso Dabengwa. The official argues that Mnangagwa is viewed as the greatest tormentor of the late former ZIPRA commander. He is also not in good books with Matebeleland as a province over the Gukurahundi issue.
The<a href="https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2019/05/31/mnangagwas-dilemma-over-dabengwa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Independent</a> reports that insiders within the Dabengwa family do not welcome Mnangagwa’s presence. It also reports that Mnangagwa is believed to be interested in attending the event, but, is afraid of unfavourable consequences that might be triggered by his presence.
The senior government official said:
<blockquote>Mnangagwa is in a dilemma over the Dabengwa funeral and burial.
Ordinarily, he would have wanted to go given Dabengwa’s illustrious history and record — remember last week he paid a glowing tribute to him — but the atmosphere is hostile. Even senior Zanu PF leaders who went there led by Vice-President Kembo Mohadi could feel the tensions. They were given a frozen reception after government tried to hijack Dabengwa’s body from Kenya to transport it to Bulawayo via Harare for authorities to pontificate over his body at army barracks. How about Mnangagwa himself seen as Dabengwa’s main tormentor and the Gukurahundi enforcer?</blockquote>
Mnangagwa is accused of having played a major role in the arrest and imprisonment of Dabengwa. He is also widely accused of spearheading the Gukurahundi massacres.
More: <a href="https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2019/05/31/mnangagwas-dilemma-over-dabengwa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Independent</a>

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“Mnangagwa In A Dilemma Over Dabengwa Funeral And Burial,” Senior Govt Official

Former South African Presidents, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma are expected to attend the burial of late national hero Dumiso Dabengwa at Ntabazinduna on Saturday.
This was revealed by ZAPU spokesperson, Patrick Ndovu in an interview with Daily News on Thursday. He said:
<blockquote>As of yesterday (Wednesday) they had confirmed their participation at Dabengwa’s funeral.
Some have confirmed that they will be part of the memorial service at White City, while others have indicated they will come specifically for the burial on Saturday.
From our preliminary programme so far we have allocated them slots for speeches for both ceremonies.
It might not be wise to give out names at this stage…but from the preliminary information that we have Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki and former Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete have…confirmed that they will be coming to pay their last respects to DD.
It is clear testimony that Dabengwa was a real Pan-Africanist whose liberation war credentials are unquestionable not only here but beyond our borders.
The coming of Zuma and Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) is also because ANC, Zapu together with Zipra and Umkhonto Wesizwe had joint operations during the armed struggle.
As if that is not enough DD and Zuma also fought on one side at the Spolilo battle in Wankie (now Hwange), so this all tells you of how much of a hero DD was.</blockquote>
Dabengwa made stunning revelations in March when he attended a meeting of Umkhonto we Sizwe war veterans in Johannesburg. He said:
<blockquote>Whilst history does record the long-standing co-operation between Zapu/Zipra and ANC/MK in the 1960s and 1970s, very little has been said or recorded about how Zapu/Zipra continued its support for Umkhonto we Sizwe after Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980.
Today I would like to reveal some details of this crucially important period of our common history. Following the emergence of the Mugabe-led Zanu government in April 1980 the situation facing the ANC and Umkhonto we Sizwe in Zimbabwe was very difficult.
Zanu was openly hostile towards the ANC at that time and they were assisted in their efforts to block ANC/MK presence in Zimbabwe by former Rhodesians and the many South African agents operating in the Zimbabwe security services.</blockquote>
Umkonto weSizwe was the military wing of the ruling party, African National Congress (ANC) during the struggle against apartheid.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.dailynews.co.zw/articles/2019/05/30/zuma-mbeki-for-dd-burial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

Mbeki, Zuma & Mbete To Attend Dabengwa's Burial

The late national hero and liberation war commander, Dumiso Dabengwa, was the one who taught war skills to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Kembo Mohadi.
This was revealed by Zipra Veterans Association spokesperson Buster Magwizi on Tuesday.
Magwizi invited Zimbabweans from all corners of the country to come for a mass memorial slated for Friday at White City Stadium in Bulawayo. He said:
<blockquote>We anticipate laying our greatest hero to rest on Saturday, June 1 at Manxeleni in Ntabazinduna, about 30 kilometres from Bulawayo.
We welcome everyone’s continued support as we all celebrate the life of the finest citizen to ever come out of southern Africa, a friend to all and a father to the orphaned.
We, however, would like to advise our friends who will be coming to mourn with us to respect Cde DD and everything that he stood for. President Dabengwa was Zapu in blood, thought and in deeds.
Throughout his life, he was a principled cadre of the Zapu ideology and teachings. In as much as we welcome all Zimbabweans at the celebration of our father, we will appreciate it if only Zapu regalia be conspicuous at his funeral and burial.</blockquote>
Dabengwa passed away in Nairobi, Kenya while in transit from India. His remains arrived in Bulawayo on Monday.
He will be buried at the family shrine in Ntabazinduna, Matabeleland North province as per his wish.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/05/zapu-lines-up-massive-memorial-for-dabengwa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Newsday</a></h4>

ZIPRA Veterans Plan Huge Send Off For Dabengwa

Zimbabweans have responded to reports by <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenParlyZw/status/1133354805538316291" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Open Parly ZW</a> which indicated that ZANU PF Members of Parliament refused to observe a minute of silence for the late Dumiso Dabengwa. Below is the post by <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenParlyZw/status/1133354805538316291" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Open Parly ZW.</a>
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Most of social media users described the action by ZANU PF MPs as shameless. They said that nothing can take away or erase the role the late Commander Dumiso Dabengwa played in pursuit of the liberation of Zimbabwe.
<a href="https://twitter.com/mawarirej/status/1133420579741155329" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jealousy Mawarire</a> said that ZANU PF’ deeds would not take away what Dabengwa did. He said:
<blockquote>Whatever the Zanu-PF charlatans do, it doesnt take away the fact that Dr Dabengwa is the people’s hero, our hero, my hero, simple!</blockquote>
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Dabengwa will turn in his grave if they can observe even a second moment of silence.
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Zimbabweans Respond To "ZANU PF MPs Refuse To Observe A Moment Of Silence For The Late Dabengwa"

Reports suggest that the family of the late national liberation hero Dumiso Dabengwa together with ZAPU prohibited ZANU PF from leading the funeral programme of the ex-Home Affairs minister.
NewsDay reports that Zanu PF had indicated that it would want to seize the programme from the family and ZAPU. The ruling party was, however, told to respect the wishes of the late ZAPU leader.
Resultantly, the government ditched its earlier plans to have Dabengwa’s remains arriving in Harare as they were taken straight to Bulawayo.
Roma Nyathi, Zapu secretary of elders revealed that the whole programme was being run by the family.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/05/zapu-dabengwa-family-block-zanu-pf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a>

ZAPU, Dabengwa Family Prohibit ZANU PF From Leading Funeral Programme

The body of the former and late ZIPRA Commander, Dumiso Dabengwa is expected today in the country, NewsDay reports.
This development follows delays in the arrival of his body after it remained stuck in South Africa due to space constraints in the cargo compartment of an Airlink plane which flew his widow, Zodwa and other family members to Bulawayo.
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<blockquote>Unfortunately, the body could not come in this (Airlink) plane. We were told that the holding was very small. The body remained behind. We are making arrangements that his body be flown into Zimbabwe either this evening through any other aircraft, but not directly to Bulawayo.</blockquote>
Across the political divide, Dabengwa’s hero status was something that was very obvious.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/05/dabengwas-body-to-arrive-today/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a>

Dabengwa's Body Expected Today

The body of the late national hero Dumiso Dabengwa will arrive in the country on Monday morning (today).
This was revealed by Vice President Kembo Mohadi who was speaking to journalists after meeting the Dabengwa family at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport on Sunday. He said:
<blockquote>The Government and the ruling party Zanu-PF, after they heard about the demise of our Cde Dumiso Dabengwa, we decided, we all agreed unanimously that he be conferred with the national hero status.
So I have just come here to convey the message to the relatives. That is what we have done. He is going to be buried in the manner all other national heroes are interred.
Meanwhile, the Dabengwa family said that the late hero will be buried in Ntabazinduna, next to his mother. Added the Vice President:
They indicated to us that he had said that he wanted to be buried next to his mother and as the government, we are not against that.
We have done it before, (National University of Science and Technology founding Vice-Chancellor) Professor (Phineas) Makhurane was buried at his homestead and (musician Oliver) Mtukudzi was also buried at his homestead.</blockquote>
Mohadi said that Dabengwa’s loyalty and dedication to the country was beyond question;
<blockquote>He is one of the people that people will never have questions about. He contributed immensely to the liberation of this country and his contribution is not questionable.</blockquote>
The “Black Russian” died in Nairobi, Kenya, last Thursday enroute to Zimbabwe from India where he had gone to seek medical treatment.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/updated-dd-declared-national-hero-black-russians-body-expected-in-bulawayo-today/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Dabengwa Snubbed Heroes Acre, To Be Buried In Ntabazinduna

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At Bulawayo airport on Sunday, Vice President Kembo Mohadi announces the conferment of Zimbabwe National Hero status to the late Dumiso Dabengwa. Kembo also advised the crowd that had been waiting for the arrival of Dabengwa’s body that there had been some delays and that the body would likely arrive in the evening. Mohadi said the government would meet the expenses of the funeral.

WATCH: Kembo Mohadi Announces Dabengwa National Hero Status

As Zimbabwe mourns the late ZAPU leader and former cabinet minister Dumiso Dabengwa, here is a collection of his pictures, personal pictures, liberation war pictures and those taken after Zimbabwe’s independence.

A Collection Of Pictures Of Late National Hero Dumiso Dabengwa

There are reportedly some suspicious delays with the flying of the late Dumiso Dabengwa’s body to Zimbabwe from South Africa following his death. The delays apparently stem from the lack of clarity on who would be in charge of the funeral arrangements between the state and his family.
The late ZAPU leader Dumiso was declared a national hero and the announcement was made Sunday afternoon by Vice President Kembo Mohadi. His body, however, had not arrived at Bulawayo Airport at 12 midday Sunday as expected.
On Saturday, the Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation had advised that his body would arrive in Bulawayo at Midday:
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UPDATE ON DR DABENGWA'S FUNERAL
(1).The body of the late Dr Dumiso Dabengwa is expected home tomorrow the 26th of May 2019. 
The body is expected to arrive at the Bulawayo Airport at 12.
There are buses that have been arranged to ferry to the airport<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPDumisoDabengwa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPDumisoDabengwa</a> <a href="https://t.co/eEDnnuEkbM">pic.twitter.com/eEDnnuEkbM</a>
— Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation (@DDabengwaFdn) <a href="https://twitter.com/DDabengwaFdn/status/1132304926653276160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Zimbabweans have reacted to the National Hero status declaration as well as the delays of the repatriation of Dabengwa’s body:
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There was no way out about this. He was a hero during his lifetime and there was nothing to debate about his National Hero Status. Rest In Power Baba Dumiso Dabengwa. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPDumisoDabengwa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPDumisoDabengwa</a> <a href="https://t.co/aPH27L3hrY">pic.twitter.com/aPH27L3hrY</a>
— Linda Tsungirirai Masarira (@lilomatic) <a href="https://twitter.com/lilomatic/status/1132601279925116928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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My cynical mind thinks this explains the drama surrounding his body. Hijack, literally <a href="https://t.co/uS2m4D44k8">https://t.co/uS2m4D44k8</a>
— Nqaba Matshazi (@nqabamatshazi) <a href="https://twitter.com/nqabamatshazi/status/1132602032995602432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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You declare Dumiso Dabengwa a national hero, yet you don't want to hire a plane to bring his body home? Why? Aircraft charters,financed by the taxpayer,are exclusively for the ruling elite? DD's widow waited in vain today at Joshua Nkomo Airport. What's wrong with these people? <a href="https://t.co/SPLLjbuV5q">pic.twitter.com/SPLLjbuV5q</a>
— Brezh Malaba (@BrezhMalaba) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrezhMalaba/status/1132604820442034176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Hundreds of people have turned up at the Joshua Mqabuko nkomo to receive the late Dr Dumiso Dabengwa's body. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Asakhe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Asakhe</a> <a href="https://t.co/p8r5egg1WO">pic.twitter.com/p8r5egg1WO</a>
— Cite (@citezw) <a href="https://twitter.com/citezw/status/1132584005457649664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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In April 2011, Dabengwa openly said that he did not want to be buried at the National Heroes Acre. Said Dabengwa then:
<blockquote>We have lost respect for that place because the process of identifying heroes is being manipulated for political reasons. I have stated that I would want to be buried at my rural home in Ntabazinduna where my parents also lie.</blockquote>

ZIMBABWEANS REACT: Drama Over Dabengwa's Body As He's Declared National Hero

The late ZAPU leader and ex-Cabinet Minister, Dumiso Dabengwa, has been declared a National Hero by government.
Dabengwa died in Kenya on Thursday on his way back home from India.
The announcement was made by Vice President Kembo Mohadi at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport on Sunday.
Dabengwa’s body is still in South Africa and it’s expected back home Sunday at the Bulawayo International Airport.
Source: <a href="https://news.co.zw/chronicle/">The Chronicle</a>

BREAKING: Dabengwa Declared National Hero

The late liberation war commander, Dumiso Dabengwa reportedly said that the late ZANLA commander Josiah Magama Tongogara was killed because he was pushing for a United Patriotic Front bringing together ZANU and ZAPU ahead of the 1980 elections.
Tongogara died in a car crash in Mozambique, according to the official account, while travelling to Mozambique on the eve of Zimbabwe’s independence.
Award-winning journalist, Hopewell Chin’ono <a href="https://twitter.com/daddyhope/status/1132213550053769217" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wrote</a>:
<blockquote>Amazing revelations by Dumiso Dabengwa who thought that General Josiah Tongogara was killed because he wanted a United Patriotic Front, instead of ZANU and ZAPU fighting the 1980 watershed election as individual parties. The issue of the Patriotic Front was a contentious one!
That aspect of a united front was always known, but Dabengwa says that Tongogara had openly mentioned at Lancaster House that Robert Mugabe would have been a disaster for the Patriotic Front and indeed for the country if he was allowed to lead. That prediction came to pass!
Dumiso Dabengwa argues that Tongogara thought that Robert Mugabe was only good for administrative tasks and not leading the United movement or the country! Due to Mugabe’s colossal grip on the State and ZANUPF, that history has always been whispered for fear of repercussions!</blockquote>

'Tongogara Was Killed For Pushing For A United Patriotic Front'

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has expressed its sorrow over the passing away of ZAPU president and hero of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, Dumiso Dabengwa.
A statement issued by the lawyers reads as follows:
<blockquote>Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has learnt with deep sadness of the passing on of Dr Dumiso Dabengwa, the leader of ZAPU party and liberation war stalwart on Thursday 23 May 2019.
Dr Dabengwa’s death is a great loss not only to his family but also to the nation, the African region and the world as a whole.
Dr Dabengwa was and shall remain a leading icon of the nationalist struggle for liberation from the oppression of the people of Zimbabwe by the colonial regime prior to the gaining of the country’s national Independence in 1980.
ZLHR will always value the contribution to fostering a culture of human rights that Dr Dabengwa made. As a client of ZLHR, we salute him for actively litigating to protect the political rights of citizens.
Through several legal cases that he brought in court, he sought to foster a culture of human rights, democracy and constitutionalism in Zimbabwe.
ZLHR extends its deepest condolences to his wife, the Dabengwa family, friends and the nation at large.
We thank him and his family for all they have done for Zimbabwe, Africa and the world.
Dr Dabengwa will be greatly missed and may the Dabengwa family and the nation take comfort in that he fought a good fight and his legacy of a tolerant, open and just society.
May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.</blockquote>
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Zimbabwe Lawyers Mourn Dabengwa

The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) said that the government made a mistake in putting the late war veterans commander Dumiso Dabengwa in prison.
Dabengwa was arrested and caged for several years in the early 1980s alongside another ZIPRA luminary, Lookout Masuku, who died before he was freed.
Addressing a press conference in Harare on Friday, ZNLWA spokesperson Douglas Mahiya also revealed that Dabengwa advised coup plotters in November 2017. 263Chat quotes Mahiya as saying:
<blockquote>We do sympathize, you cannot have a process where no mistakes are made. Whatever is perfect today is out of a lot of mistakes in the process, so whatever mistake was done is not what we should always highlight and forgetting the goods things that would have been done.
So we are talking about Dabengwa’s personal life commitment and a result which is political independence for the people of Zimbabwe.
He was a principled leader. Let me tell you that I was a participant that brought about the new dispensation, but let me tell you that Dabengwa was part of it because he used to call us.
We used to consult with him and he would tell us how to do it when to do it, the timing and the precautions necessary so when we did it we did it with Dabengwa’s input.</blockquote>
Dabengwa died on Thursday in Nairobi, Kenya en route to Zimbabwe from India where he was undergoing treatment for a liver ailment.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.263chat.com/dabengwas-gukurahundi-incarceration-a-mistake-war-vets/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">263Chat</a></h4>

Dabengwa Advised 'Operation Restore Legacy' Architects - War Vets Boss

President Emmerson Mnangagwa revealed that the government funded the late ZAPU president Dumiso Dabengwa’s trip to India as well as catering for his medical treatment.
Mnangagwa disclosed this in a statement on Thursday after news filtered through that the former ZIPRA supremo had passed away in Kenya on his way back from India. He said:
<blockquote>My last contact with the late Cde Dumiso Dabengwa was at State House this April, a few days before our independence celebrations.
He clearly looked unwell, and I directed Government to arrange for his speedy evacuation to India for urgent medical attention at Government expense.
That was promptly done, and we all hoped that Cde Dabengwa’s condition would improve and take a turn towards full recovery.
Sadly, that was not to be, and we lost him today in Nairobi, Kenya, as he was being flown back home.</blockquote>
However, despite the ruling ZANU PF party issuing a statement today, the party did not touch on the issue of Dabengwa’s hero status.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/ed-says-took-care-of-dabengwa-medical-bill-stays-mum-on-hero-status/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe</a></h4>

Govt Says It Took Care Of Dabengwa's Medical Expenses In India

The ruling ZANU PF party has joined the nation and the world in mourning the passing away of national liberation hero Dumiso Dabengwa.
Dabengwa died on Thursday morning in Nairobi, Kenya en route to Zimbabwe from India where he had been flown for medical treatment last month.
In a statement on Friday, ZANU spokesperson, Simon Khaya Moyo said:
<blockquote>The Zanu-PF revolutionary party joins His Excellency President E.D Mnangagwa in mourning the untimely demise of Cde Dumiso Dabengwa in Nairobi, Kenya yesterday.
His shock departure has been received with bewilderment and dismay by the generality of our people across the country. The elephant has fallen. A giant has departed without ceremony leaving many hears lacerated.
He was a remarkable freedom fighter. A man of impeccable liberation war credentials. A leader of immense charisma, courage, dedication, and enviable humility.
He embraced even those who hated him. Political differences of opinion at any stage must never translate into enmity and be a weapon used to extinguish one’s history.
Cde Dabengwa always led from the front. He knew no tribe, region or race. He only knew humility. A man of Cde Dabengwa’s attributes can never die, but can only depart for higher responsibility.
He has left a legacy of selfless service to the people of Zimbabwe and to the cause if Pan-Africanism. May his soul rest in peace</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/just-in-zanu-pf-mourns-selfless-hero-dr-dabengwa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

ZANU PF Mourns National Hero, Dumiso Dabengwa

MDC president Nelson Chamisa has expressed his sorrow over the passing away of liberation war hero and ZAPU president Dumiso Dabengwa.
In a statement, the 41-year-old opposition leader said:
<blockquote>Umdala uDumiso Dabengwa was a humble, wise, honest and principled leader. A hero of our liberation struggle without peer, he lived a simple life.
We don’t take it lightly that he endorsed our cause before he left us. We join the Dabengwa family, and nation during this sad moment.</blockquote>
Dabengwa passed away in Kenya on Thursday morning while returning from India where he was undergoing treatment for liver complications.
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Chamisa Mourns Dumiso Dabengwa

The late liberation war hero Dumiso Dabengwa told his comrades that after his demise, he did not want to be buried at the National Heroes Acre.
This was revealed by ZAPU acting president Isaac Mabuka during a press briefing in Bulawayo following Dabengwa’s death in Kenya on Thursday. Said Mabuka:
<blockquote>He was explicitly not to go to Heroes Acre [sic]. He used to say he will prefer to be buried at his family‘s heroes acre in Ntabazinduna than to be buried at the Heroes Acre.
These were the sentiments which he used to tell us as Zapu. We cannot mince our words on this one.
As a second fall-back, we would rather prefer Lady Stanley Cemetery where his friends are buried.
Whether Zanu PF declares him a hero or not, he is a hero. He does not have to be declared by anyone to be a hero.</blockquote>
ZAPU secretary for finance Mark Mbaiwa corroborated Mabuka’s sentiments. He said:
<blockquote>One day when we were burying his sister in Ntabazinduna, he told me that he wanted to be buried next to his sister, mother and father.
He was definitely not keen to be buried at the national shrine. However, his family has got the final say on this issue but as Zapu, we are guided by his wishes.</blockquote>
The selection of national heroes to be buried at the Heroes Acres has for some time been a controversial issue.
Some analysts argue that ZANU PF/ZANLA cadres easily find their way to the “shrine” while ZAPU/ZIPRA cadres are routinely overlooked.
The likes Thenjiwe Lesabe, Lookout Masuku and Swazini Ndlovu were all denied National Hero status while it is beyond doubt that they contributed immensely towards the country’s emancipation from colonial bondage.
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Dabengwa Was Averse To National Heroes Acre Burial

Heal Zimbabwe joins the nation in mourning the passing on of Dr Dumiso Dabengwa (79), in Kenya on May 23, 2019, while in transit to Zimbabwe from India where he had gone for medical treatment.
On the occasion of his departure, Heal Zimbabwe joins the rest of the nation in celebrating the life of Dr Dabengwa particularly his dedication on the need for wholesome healing and reconciliation on the Gukurahundi atrocities.
Dr Dabengwa life was that of dedication and selfless principles anchored on trust, respect for human rights and justice.
At the height of the Gukurahundi atrocities in 1983, Dr Dabengwa together with the late Zipra Commander, Lookout Masuku were arrested. After his release and the unfortunate passing of Masuku, he remained resolute and continued to advocate for redress on Gukurahundi atrocities.
At the time of his death, Dr Dabengwa had set up a Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to push for restorative justice for Gukurahundi and political violence victims in the country since 1980.
Besides Dr Dabengwa’s well-lived life of fighting for justice, Heal Zimbabwe notes that his contribution, particularly on the need for closure on Gukurahundi atrocities, is worth emulating and celebrating.
Dr Dabengwa today leaves behind a legacy of hard work and selfless dedication underpinned by his principled stance on the need for a wholesome healing and reconciliation process that prioritizes the participation of various stakeholders particularly those at the local community level.
As we are mourning the death of this gallant son of the soil, Heal Zimbabwe implores the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) to speed up the process of availing the necessary healing infrastructure for a wholesome healing and reconciliation process.
Added to this, the government must also ensure adequate resourcing for the NPRC that will also enable it to fulfil its constitutional obligation of ensuring post-conflict justice, healing and reconciliation.
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Full Text: Heal Zimbabwe Trust's Statement On Dumiso Dabengwa's Death

The United States of America has issued its condolence message through its Embassy in Harare following the passing away of Zimbabwe’s liberation war hero, Dr Dumiso Dabengwa.
The US embassy in Harare posted a message on its Twitter page which reads:
<blockquote>We offer condolences to Zimbabwe on the death of liberation hero Dumiso Dabengwa. He dedicated his life to the emancipation of the people of Zimbabwe.
His courage and service in politics and government reflects his commitment to a better Zimbabwe. Dabengwa’s legacy inspires us all.
Dabengwa died in Kenya on Thursday morning while he was returning home from India where he was undergoing treatment for a liver ailment.</blockquote>

United States Of America Mourns Dumiso Dabengwa

Liberation War hero and ZAPU president Dumiso Dabengwa died on Thursday in Kenya while returning from India where he was undergoing treatment following liver complications. Here is how Zimbabweans across  the political divide reacted:
<blockquote>I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Comrade Dumiso Dabengwa. I had huge respect for Dumiso and his contribution to Zimbabwe: As a liberation fighter, a long-standing Minister of Home Affairs &amp; as a man. My deepest condolences are with his friends and family at this sad time. <a href="https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1131517467531071488" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">President Emmerson Mnangagwa.</a></blockquote>
<blockquote>Dumiso Dabengwa: 1939 – 2019. A true freedom fighter, selfless revolutionary &amp; national hero; whose service to Zimbabwe was derailed by gukurahundists who maliciously detained him in 1983 for four years under the evil Rhodesian State of Emergency Act. Giants like him don’t fall! <a href="https://twitter.com/ProfJNMoyo/status/1131521231172317184" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prof Jonathan Moyo.</a></blockquote>
<blockquote>Our condolences to the Dabengwa family and the nation at large for the untimely death of a liberation war hero #DumisoDabengwa. May his soul rest in eternal peace. <a href="https://twitter.com/mdczimbabwe/status/1131515288799858688" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MDC Zimbabwe</a></blockquote>
<blockquote>It’s with great sadness that I’ve just heard that Tata is no more. A true ZIPRA Commander, a well respected, humble &amp; selfless cadre. The treatment he received was never deserving of the great liberator he was. RIP Tata <img alt="🙏🏽" class="emoji" decoding="async" src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f64f-1f3fd.png"/><a href="https://twitter.com/TembaMliswa/status/1131514004050993152" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Temba Mliswa.</a></blockquote>
<blockquote>Heroes never die. Thank you Dumiso and Rex for your contributions to Zimbabwe. If I was in Zimbabwe, I would attend his burial. These are the Patriots! <a href="https://twitter.com/PedzisaiRuhanya/status/1131513845611147265" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pedzisai Ruhanya</a></blockquote>
<blockquote>A great liberator. Iqhawe lamaqhawe. Nobody can take that away from you. It’s a pity the revolution was later hijacked by hyenas.<a href="https://twitter.com/BrezhMalaba/status/1131498553082306562" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Brezhnev Malaba</a></blockquote>
<blockquote>Rex &amp; Dumiso, liberation war brothers separated by a predatory political elite that pursued nothing but power for the sake of it! 1 day I hope that their history will be properly contextualized and told truthfully! Both were in ZAPU before Rex joined ZANU. May they Rest In Peace. <a href="https://twitter.com/daddyhope/status/1131512206171021312" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hopewell Chi’ono</a></blockquote>
<blockquote>“I was 24 when I first participated in what was considered an act of civil disobedience under Rhodesian law. I went on with thousands of others to join the struggle for a better future for us all, a better Zimbabwe for future generations” RIP Dumiso Dabengwa, The Black Russian. <a href="https://twitter.com/RangaMberi/status/1131500698590490625" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ranga Mberi</a></blockquote>
<blockquote>Sad news! I hear the Black Russian has passed away in Kenya. MHSRIP. <a href="https://twitter.com/matigary/status/1131500319987441664" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MMatigari</a></blockquote>
<blockquote>The Black Russian is gone, a Giant has fallen<img alt="‼️" class="emoji" decoding="async" src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/203c.png"/> The Black Russian (December 6, 1939 – May 23, 2019) Fare thee well War Commander Lala ngokuthula qhawe! <a href="https://twitter.com/zanupf_patriots/status/1131507642931863552" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZANU PF Patriots</a></blockquote>
<figure aria-describedby="caption-attachment-98282" class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_98282" style="width: 258px"><img alt="" class="wp-image-98282 size-medium" decoding="async" height="300" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px" src="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Solomon-Mujuru-and-Dumiso-Dabengwa-258x300.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Solomon-Mujuru-and-Dumiso-Dabengwa-258x300.jpg 258w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Solomon-Mujuru-and-Dumiso-Dabengwa-600x697.jpg 600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Solomon-Mujuru-and-Dumiso-Dabengwa.jpg 720w" width="258"/><figcaption class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-98282">Solomon Mujuru and Dumiso Dabengwa</figcaption></figure>

Zimbabweans React: Liberation War Hero Dumiso Dabengwa Dies

Independence war hero Dumiso Dabengwa has died in Kenya while returning from medical treatment in India.
Dabengwa died on Thursday morning at the age of 79. He was in the company of his wife, Zodwa.
Dabengwa had been suffering from a liver ailment for some time. He was admitted to a South African hospital for a few months before he was airlifted to India late last month.
A spokesman for the Dabengwa Foundation said that they are going to respond to the circulating rumours at a press conference at 1 PM this afternoon.
Dabengwa actively supported MDC president Nelson Chamisa in last year’s presidential election after his party, ZAPU joined the MDC Alliance.
During the War of Independence, Dabengwa was intelligence chief of the Zimbabwe People’s Revolutionary Party (ZIPRA0.
In 2009, he announced that he was withdrawing PF ZAPU from a 1987 Unity Accord with ZANU PF after differences with former president Robert Mugabe.
Dabengwa was at one point detained at Chikurubi Maximum Prison. This was between 1982 and 1986, at the height of the Gukurahundi massacres which claimed the lives of 20 000 people mainly from the Ndebele ethnic group.
He was accused of planning to overthrow the government of the then Zimbabwe Prime Minister Robert Mugabe.
Dabengwa was imprisoned alongside another ZIPRA commander Lookout Masuku, who died in prison.
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UPDATED: Liberation War Hero Dumiso Dabengwa Dies

Following the circulation of a photo which presents ZAPU leader, Dumiso Dabengwa in a wheelchair, the Dumiso Dabebgwa Foundation has issued a statement notifying the public of Dabengwa’s health condition. The notice reveals that Dabengwa is in India where he is receiving treatment.
 
Below is the foundation’s full statement:
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FULL TEXT: Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation's Statement On Dabengwa's Health

The Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation has released a statement following the circulation of a photo of the veteran nationalist on social media. The statement reads as follows:
Following the photo of our patron, Dr Dumiso Dabengwa, circulating on social media platforms, the Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation would like to notify members of the public of the following:
<ol>
<li>As already known, Dr Dabengwa has been unwell since November 2018</li>
<li>He has sought treatment in South Africa from December till early this year.</li>
<li>Doctors have recommended that he travels to India for specialist treatment</li>
<li>He thus has travelled to India as of Monday 22 April and is in the company of his beloved wife, Mrs Zodwa Dabengwa.</li>
<li>The image in circulation was taken at one of the airports. Dr Dabengwa used the wheelchair as he was complaining of fatigue owing to his condition and exacerbated by the activities over the Easter Holidays</li>
<li>Dr Dabengwa has since November reduced his appearance in public as he seeks medical treatment. He has, however, where possible attended some meetings which include Professor Makhurane’s funeral, the Launch of his Foundation, Dorothy Masuka’s Memorial Service and most recently the Umkhonto WeSizwe Conference. His being at the airport is in no way the 1st since December.</li>
</ol>
We urge all of us to remember him in our prayers as he gets medical treatment far from home.
Mthulisi Hanana 
Director 
Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation
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Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation Speaks On ZAPU Leader's Illness

ZAPU president and one of the architects of the country’s war of independence, Dumiso Dabengwa has been flown to India for specialised treatment of a reported liver disease.
Dabengwa has been in South Africa since December last year where he was receiving treatment.
ZAPU national spokesperson Mr Iphithule Maphosa said that the trip was planned since Dabengwa was in South Africa.
Dabengwa left Bulawayo on Monday and flew through Harare en route to India.
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ZAPU President Dumiso Dabengwa Airlifted To India For Treatment

The former Home Affairs Minister and ZAPU leader Dumiso Dabengwa  was recently seen sitting in a wheelchair at Joshua Mqabuko International Airport before he was flown to Harare.
This was his his first public appearance since December before he underwent lengthy treatment in South Africa into early this year.
A friend of family revealed that he has a liver disease which normally causes fatigue, weakness and weight loss. Dabengwa was wheeled to a FastJet plane to Harare on Monday morning while being supported by his wife, Zodwa.
 
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The picture below was taken when Dabengwa last appeared in the public on 7 December at the Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation launch.
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Dabengwa pulled out of ZANU PF in 2009 that he was leaving Zanu PF hence withdrawing from the Unit Accord of 1987.
Dabengwa is among ZAPU members who were detained at Chikurubi Maximum Prison from 1982 to 1986, accused of plotting to overthrow the government of former Prime Minister Robert Mugabe.
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This follows a meeting between the Matabeleland Collective and President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Bulawayo State House last month.
The grouping of civil society organisations said:
<blockquote>Matabeleland Collective requested the return of the project as part of its Compensatory Development Devolution (CDD) Model which is a unique and new approach that will be an important vehicle to bring the project alive in all its phases.
Phase one of the project, which is the building of the Gwayi-Shangani Dam, has slowed down and the completion date of December 2019 seems unreachable due to the lack of direct interest, local ownership and passion for development.
The project had since 2012 been taken over by government as a national project, but the pace of development was slowing to critical levels.</blockquote>
Matebeleland Collective is expecting the project to resume with speed following the latest move by the government.
For years, the government has been failing to finish the project citing lack of funds. Some analysts have often cited lack of local ownership as one of the reasons why the implementation of the project has been lethargic.
The project that was initiated in 1912 has been tipped to be the long-term solution to the Bulawayo water crisis.
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ZAPU is expected to hold its third elective Congress since pulling out of the Unity Accord with Zanu PF in 2009.
Dumiso Dabengwa has been on the helm of the party since then.
The inaugural congress of the party was in 2010 where Dabengwa was chosen as the substantive president. Since the pullout, he had been president on interim basis. He retained the presidency at the second congress in early 2016.
ZAPU’s Deputy Secretary for International Relations, Future Msebele confirmed the party was transforming itself.
Masebele said:
<blockquote>The upcoming Party Congress will definitely set the tone in that direction. We are in the process of modernising and restructuring the party to meet the current and future challenges. We want to integrate technology into the process of field organising and mobilising. We are building from the base we have to simply modernising it.</blockquote>
There have been growing concerns over Dabengwa’s health and age lately.
Inadequacy of resources forced ZAPU to postpone its Congrss in 2015. The party has been blaming the government for not returning its property seized in the 1980s.
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