Amato Ndekere has died.Mutsigiri waAdvocate Nelson Chamisa Ane Mukurumbira Oshaya ...
He passed away on Wednesday morning at Neshuro Hospital in Mwenezi at approximately 10:45 AM.
His death was confirmed by his sister, Mercy Ndekere, who spoke to Change Radio.
According to family sources, Ndekere was discovered unconscious outside his homestead late Tuesday evening.
Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his condition the following morning after being rushed to the hospital.
Amato Ndekere was a key figure in Zimbabwe’s opposition politics, particularly in Chivi South.
Sports event tickets
He rose to prominence after defeating a ZANU PF candidate in the hotly contested 2008 elections during the leadership of the late President Morgan Tsvangirai.
He served as Ward 25 councillor from 2008 to 2013.
Ndekere also held the distinction of being the longest-serving District Chairperson for the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in Chivi South, a position he maintained since the party’s formation in 1999.
Later in his political career, he aligned himself with the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), joining the new party following its formation by Advocate Nelson Chamisa. However, he parted ways with the CCC after Chamisa’s departure from the organisation.
Political party merchandise
“Mourners have begun to gather at his family home in Ngundu to pay their respects,” a citizens’ leader in Masvingo said. “Burial arrangements will be announced in due course, reflecting the profound impact Mr. Ndekere had on his community and the political landscape of the region.”
Ndekere’s unwavering commitment to the opposition and grassroots mobilisation efforts earned him respect across the political divide. His death marks the end of a significant chapter in Chivi South’s opposition history.
