BY GILCHRIST MUZA
Former Zimbabwe National Army member and War Veteran Cde Nevison Chifokoyo was buried today at Warren Hills Cemetery in Harare.
Cde Chikofoyo passed away at his home in Glenview after a short illness.
Family, friends, relatives and colleagues gathered this afternoon to pay their final tribute to their beloved one, whom they described as a family man, a unifier and a true hero.
In a speech read on his behalf, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare Metropolitan Hon Senator Charles Tavengwa said he was deeply saddened after learning of his untimely death.
He went further to extend his gratitude to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the conferment of the provincial hero status on Cde Chifokoyo
Known for his Chimurenga name Cde Action Mauto, he was born on the 28th of February 1959 in Hwedza, Mashonaland East.
He did his primary education at Rambanapasi primary school
During the liberation struggle, he contributed immensely in the fight for the country’s independence.
In 1977, he left for Mozambique to get military training at Tembwe training camp, where he received his full military training.
At one point, he was promoted to a section Commander.
When he came back to Zimbabwe, he joined the Zimbabwe National Army(ZNA) where he served under the Presidential guard till 2002, then he left, having served as corporal to venture into farming
In recognition for his hardwork, he was accorded several awards which includes liberation struggle medal, independence medal, 10 years exemplary medal, long service medal among other exceptional medals.
He is survived by one wife, 5 children and several grandchildren.