We received with great consternation the sad news of the death of our great friend and Patron of the Zimbabwe-Cuba Friendship Association (ZICUFA), the document states.
Chimutengwende dedicated his life to the struggle for fair causes, always watching over the future of a free and independent country. He was a faithful defender of Pan-Africanism and the unity of all nations of this continent.
According to Gonzalez, the founder of ZICUFA actively participated in the support activities and always showed unconditional support and solidarity with the Cuban Revolution.
For his attitude and perseverance in the Solidarity work, the Cuban Council of State awards the Friendship Medal to Chimutengwende, on a proposal of ICAP.
Upon learning of his death, Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted the eminent politician and former minister the National Hero status for his contribution to national independence.
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