National hero Mwazha burial set for Sunday

NATIONAL Hero Archbishop Paul Mwazha will be buried in Chirasauta in Manicaland province on Sunday.

This was confirmed by the family spokesperson, Dr Masimba Mwazha.

“The body of the national hero will leave Harare on Saturday for Chikomba District, where everyone will be gathered. The body will depart for Chirasauta on Sunday for burial at a private function,” he said.

Archbishop Mwazha, the founder of the African Apostolic Church, died on Thursday last week and was conferred with national hero status by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in recognition of his remarkable contribution to the development of indigenous Christianity and his enduring spiritual influence on millions of Zimbabweans.

ZANU PF National Chairperson, Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, who was accompanied by the Minister of State for National Security, Honourable Lovemore Matuke, visited the Mwazha family home in Hatfield to officially convey President Mnangagwa’s condolence message and national hero status.

“Archbishop Mwazha played an important role during the liberation struggle and post-independence in promoting peace and Christianity,” she said.

Apostle Mwazha leaves behind a profound legacy as one of the pioneers of African independent churches.

Born on October 25, 1918, at Holy Cross Mission in Chirumanzu, Apostle Mwazha’s life story is interwoven with accounts of divine intervention.