11 March 2009(2009-03-11) (aged 65) Manyame Military Hospital
Resting place
National Heroes Acre
Nationality
Zimbabwean
Political party
ZANU-PF (Until 2008)
Spouse
Margaret Zvinavashe
Residence(s)
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Occupation
Politician, Nationalist
Profession
Soldier, Military Commander
Nickname
Fox-Gava[1]
Military service
Allegiance
Zimbabwe
Branch/service
Zimbabwe National Army Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army
Rank
General
Vitalis Musungwa Gava Zvinavashe (27 September 1943 – 10 March 2009) was a Zimbabwean general officer, politician and the first commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces "ZDF". Zvinavashe had modest academic credentials but was renowned among Zimbabwe’s military circles as a strategist.
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