Harare – Citizens Coalition for Change acting President Professor Welshman Ncube has paid tribute to veteran trade unionist and founding Movement for Democratic Change member Kudakwashe Munengiwa, who died in Harare on Tuesday.

In a statement dated October 15, 2026, Ncube described Munengiwa as “a rare breed of vibrant political actors who dedicated their lives to political change in Zimbabwe.”

The CCC leader said the party joined the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions and the Munengiwa family in mourning “a seasoned fighter for workers’ rights.”

“It remains our prayer that the Munengiwa family and the labour movement will find solace in the accolades that Kudakwashe earned during his time in the MDC and ZCTU,” the statement said.

The party said it “shall continue to fight for a just and fair Zimbabwe.”

Find below the full text of the statement:

CCC President Welshman Ncube Mourns Trade Unionist Munengiwa

The Citizens Coalition for Change acting President Professor Welshman Ncube has paid tribute to the late trade unionist and founding member of the Movement for Democratic Change Kudakwashe Munengiwa who passed on in Harare on Tuesday.

Munengiwa was a rare breed of vibrant political actors who dedicated their lives to political change in Zimbabwe.

The Citizens Coalition for Change CCC joins the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions ZCTU and the Munengiwa family in mourning Kudakwashe Munengiwa a seasoned fighter for workers rights.

It remains our prayer that the Munengiwa family and the labour Movement will find solace in the accolades that Kudakwashe earned during his time in the MDC and ZCTU..

The Citizens Coalition for Change shall continue to fight for a just and fair Zimbabwe

Kurauone Chihwayi
Presidential Spokesperson
Citizens Coalition for Change