Zapu has described the late nationalist and former Ambassador Arthur Chadzingwa as a gallant fighter who played a crucial role in the fight for a democratic Zimbabwe.
BY NQOBANI NDLOVU
Chadzingwa passed on last Thursday in Harare at the age of 72.
Zapu deputy national spokesperson Iphuthile Maphosa said the struggle for democracy in Zimbabwe has lost a gallant fighter following the death of Chadzingwa. He was an ordinary card carrying member of Dumiso Dabengwa-led party.
“Chadzingwa leaves a gap in the nationalist movement and struggle for a democratic Zimbabwe as fought for by Zapu since 1980. This is after he contributed immensely to the struggle for independence and freedom which we together with him achieved in 1980.
“The Mother Party is saddened with his departure at a time the struggle for democracy and fairness needed him most,” Maphosa told Southern Eye.
“We, however, take comfort in the contribution he made to the freedom of his fellow countrymen and Zapu will forever cherish the sacrifices and expertise he gave to the nation. The nation has lost a gallant fighter.”
Chadzingwa was National Democratic Party and the African National Congress (ANC) member during the liberation struggle.
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He served the liberation movements and rose through the ranks of deputy national secretary to national organising secretary of the ANC.
From 1973 to 1976, Chadzingwa was detained by the colonial system, first at Kwekwe Prison and later at Hwahwa Restriction Camp. He was released in 1976 at the request of the late Vice-President and Zapu leader Joshua Nkomo.
In September 1976, Chadzingwa was to be nominated secretary in charge of secretaries for the liberation movement delegation to the Geneva Conference and also became a Zimbabwe envoy to Algeria after independence.
