Staff Writer
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) is mourning the death of its Second Deputy Secretary-General, Kudakwashe Munengiwa, who died on Wednesday morning at St Anne’s Hospital in Harare after being unwell for several months.
Munengiwa, who lived from 1979 to 2026, was described by the labour federation as a prominent figure in Zimbabwe’s labour movement and a committed advocate for workers’ rights, social justice and human dignity.
In a condolence message signed by ZCTU Secretary-General Tirivanhu Marimo, the federation paid tribute to Munengiwa’s longstanding contribution to the labour movement and his dedication to improving the welfare of workers.
“His lifelong dedication to the cause of workers left an indelible mark on the struggle for fair labour practices, human dignity and social justice,” the ZCTU said.
Munengiwa was elected Second Deputy Secretary-General of the ZCTU in 2021. He also served as General Secretary of the Zimbabwe Urban Councils Workers Union (ZUCWU), Regional Chairperson for the ZCTU Central Region and a public servant at the Municipality of Gweru.
The federation said he brought extensive trade union experience, energy and strong principles to his various leadership roles, remaining committed to advancing workers’ interests despite the challenges he faced.
“Cde Munengiwa brought unmatched vigour, vast trade union experience and unwavering principles to every platform he graced. He stood firm in the face of adversity, never wavering in his commitment to the emancipation and dignity of the worker,” the statement read.
The ZCTU said Munengiwa was more than a trade union leader to many, describing him as a source of courage, clarity and solidarity within the labour movement.
“To many, he was not only a leader but a beacon of clarity, courage and solidarity. The untimely loss of such a principled leader leaves an irreplaceable void in the broad labour movement,” the federation said.
The labour body extended its condolences to the Munengiwa family, his friends, colleagues in the trade union fraternity and workers across the country.
The ZCTU concluded its message by honouring his legacy and expressing hope that his revolutionary spirit would continue to inspire the struggle for workers’ rights and social justice.
“May his revolutionary soul rest in eternal peace,” the statement said.