The late Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Dr Ellen Gwaradzimba and the late Zanu-PF Central Committee member Cde Morton Dizzy Paul Malianga have been laid to rest at the national heroes acre.

Emmerson Mnangagwa, presided over the joint burial of the liberation war stalwarts.

Mnangagwa said the two heroes played a vital role in liberating the country thus they served the country and party whole heartedly.

Only a few mourners, including close family members, service chiefs, senior Government and Zanu-PF officials were in attendance in line with Covid-19 control measures.