Month: December 2025

Wezhira Munya – Change Radio It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Archford Mudzengi, a devoted member of the opposition youth in Masvingo and the former Secretary of Legal Affairs for the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU). His burial will take place tomorrow at the Nemamwa Cemetery in Masvingo, with the service scheduled to begin at 10 AM. Archford died in Harare on 28th December 2025 at a private hospital. He left his wife and two children. Today, a memorial service was held at the Nyaradzo Funeral Parlour in Masvingo City, drawing hundreds of family members, friends, and community members who gathered to pay their last respects to Archford. The atmosphere was charged with emotion as heartfelt tributes were shared, showcasing the profound impact he had on the lives of those around him and the community at large. Archford’s body will rest at his family home today, creating an intimate space for close friends and relatives to gather and celebrate his life. This evening, a church service will offer the community an opportunity for collective remembrance and reflection on Archford’s invaluable contributions and the legacy he leaves behind. Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration of Archford’s life and the cherished memories he created. Notable attendees at the memorial service included Honourable Dzikamai Mavhaire, Honourable Martin Mureri (Masvingo Urban), Advocate Moses Mavhaire, Honourable Senator...

Wezhira Munya [Archford Mudzengi is the one in this video wearing a blue T-shirt and sporting short Rasta hair, actively mobilizing citizens to sing the song “Tengesa uone Mashura” during a opposition political meeting held at Mucheke Hall in Masvingo.] The citizens of Masvingo are in deep mourning following the sad demise of Mr. Archford Mudzengi, a dedicated former legal affairs secretary of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) and a vibrant opposition youth leader known for his unwavering commitment to social justice. Archford passed away on December 28, 2025, at Arundel Hospital in Harare after struggling with illness for some time. Archford popularly know as Papa Archie, originally from the rural areas of Nemamwa in the Masvingo West constituency, leaves behind his beloved wife and two children. His health had been deteriorating, leading to his initial admission to a private hospital in Masvingo Urban a few weeks prior to his death. Despite efforts to treat him, he was later transferred to Harare, where he ultimately succumbed to his illness around 8 PM (today, 28th December 2025). Mr Thomas Mbetu, who hails from Masvingo West, expressed his pain after hearing the sad news of death of Archford his childhood friend. His passing has resonated deeply within the community and beyond. From Dallas Texas in America, former Masvingo Urban ward 4 councillor Godfrey Kuraone, who collaborated with Archford as a...