Harmony Agere
ACTING President Kembo Mohadi has expressed sorrow following the death of Brigadier-General (Retired) Mathias Tizirai Ngarava, describing him as a selfless liberation war veteran and dedicated servant of the country.
Brig-Gen Ngarava, he said, always put the nation before self.
“I received the sad news of the passing on of Brigadier-General (Retd) Mathias Tizirai Ngarava with a very heavy heart and deep sorrow,” said Acting President Mohadi in a statement.
“The late Brigadier-General undertook various military courses, leading to his elevation from the rank of Lieutenant (1982), up to his appointment as Brigadier-General in 2023.
“On behalf of His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde Dr E.D Mnangagwa, the party, ZANU PF, Government, my family and on my behalf, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Ngarava family on this, their saddest loss. We stand and mourn with the family during this difficult time.”
Brig-Gen Ngarava, whose Chimurenga name was “Elias Chimurenga”, abandoned his secondary education in October 1976 to join the liberation struggle alongside four of his schoolmates.
In early December that year, he crossed into Mozambique through the Gonarezhou area, a route known to be heavily infested with wild animals.
After displaying discipline and commitment, he was sent for military training in Syria in early 1979.
Upon completion, he was deployed to Gaza Province, Sector Four, where he operated until Zimbabwe attained independence in 1980.
He was attested into the Zimbabwe National Army in February 1981 as a Sergeant and later undertook the Basic Officers Course in 1982, which led to his commissioning as a Lieutenant.
His military career progressed steadily, culminating in his appointment as Brigadier-General in 2023, a position he held until his retirement from active service in March 2024.
In recognition of his service, Brig-Gen Ngarava received various medals during his career.
Acting President Mohadi said he would be remembered for defending the nation’s ideals both before and after independence.
“His sacrifices must remain a great challenge to us all to defend the values that he stood and fought for. We stand and mourn with the family during this difficult time,” he said.
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