By A Correspondent-ZANU PF has conferred national hero status on liberation war veteran Luke Mushore, who passed away last week.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs, Honourable Monica Mavhunga, during a visit to the Mushore family homestead in Centenary on Friday afternoon.

Mushore, who was widely known by his Chimurenga name Dick Joboringo, was born in 1949 and was among the early cadres to join the armed liberation struggle in 1972.

His contribution to Zimbabwe’s independence has been described by party officials as unwavering and selfless.

Further details regarding his burial arrangements at the National Heroes Acre in Harare are expected to be announced soon.