All set for national hero Gata’s burial
Gata (79) was the executive chairperson of Zesa, a company he led in different stints since the mid-80s.
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Gata is expected to be buried at the National Heroes Acre tomorrow.
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Gata exclusively told The Standard how the events leading to last week’s milestone unfolded, including how at some point there were doubts that the exercise would go according to plan.
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I have a lot to write to you about and I want to start by assuring you that I come in peace although I have a number of tough questions to ask you.
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