‘Nkomo was a gift to humanity’

POLITICAL analysts and war veterans have described the late Vice-President and Zapu leader Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo as a figure who lived ahead of his life.

Nkomo was born on June 19, 1917 and died on July 1, 1999.

Public policy and political analyst Samukele Hadebe told Southern Eye that Nkomo is remembered for advocating tolerance within Zimbabwe.

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