Name: Brigadier General (Retired) Albert Jack Nyamuronda
Born: Makoni North District, Manicaland Province, under Chief Chikore
Age at Death: 67 years old
Date of Death: August 11, 2026
Place of Death: Chitungwiza General Hospital
Cause of Death: Respiratory tract infection
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Other names / Nicknames: Chimurenga name – Cde Jekanyika Gwengwe
Spouse: Millet Mirriam
Children: Four children
Occupation: Retired Brigadier-General, Zimbabwe National Army
Known for: Military service in the Zimbabwe National Army; contribution to the liberation struggle and defence of Zimbabwe
Career & Positions held (chronological):
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Joined the liberation struggle under the Zimbabwe African People’s Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA), crossing into Zambia via Botswana
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Underwent military training in Mozambique at Tembwe
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Attested into the Zimbabwe National Army post-Independence
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Joined the Signals Department of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces at independence
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Rose through the ranks to Brigadier-General
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Retired as Brigadier-General
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Death announced by the Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army, Lieutenant-General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi
Awards and honours: -
Conferred National Hero status by President Emmerson Mnangagwa
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Buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare
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Recipient of the Liberation Medal, Long and Exemplary Service Medal, Mozambique Campaign Medal, DRC Medal, and the Commander of the Zimbabwe Order of Merit Award
