IHARARE.COM
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially declared the late Ambassador Victor Matemadanda a national hero. The government confirmed the designation following the diplomat's passing at age 66.
Critics argue the state's public mourning appears calculated and hollow. Others point to lingering questions regarding his health history.
The state now controls the narrative surrounding the funeral proceedings.
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