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The Royal Order of Munhumutapa, named after a significant pre-colonial empire, is the highest award that Zimbabwe can bestow on a foreigner. The honour is bestowed on mostly political leaders of the Frontline States who provided solidarity and unity in supporting the liberation of Zimbabwe and that of the Southern African region as a whole. The recipients of the honour are former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda, the late Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere, and the late founding presidents of Angola, Botswana and Mozambique, respectively Agostinho Neto, Seretse Khama and Samora Machel, and the last Executive Secretary of the Liberation Committee of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) – precursor to the African Union (AU) Retired Brigadier-General Hashim Mbita of Tanzania.

As of August 2014, The Royal Order of Munhumutapa has been awarded to these 6 individuals. Tanzania is the only nation that has two recipients of the award.

Year Recipients Country Rationale
2005 File:JNyerere.jpg Julius Nyerere Tanzania For his exceptional accomplishments as the luminary and conscience of African nationalism, the fulcrum of liberation efforts in the region.
2005 File:SKarma.jpg Seretse Khama Botswana For his exceptional commitment to the eradication of colonial domination, unyielding dedication to pan-African ideas, and the pursuit of justice and equality.
2005 File:Dr kenneth kaunda of Zambia.jpg Kenneth Kaunda Zambia For his exceptional strength of resolve, selfless dedication, revolutionary leadership and outstanding contribution to the long and arduous struggle for equality, justice and self determination.
2005 File:Samora.jpg Samora Machel Mozambique For his exceptional revolutionary courage, unyielding determination, selfless dedication, inspirational leadership and outstanding contribution to the liberation struggle.
2005 File:ANeto 01.jpg Agostinho Neto Angola For his exceptional commitment, dedication, inspirational leadership and outstanding contribution to the liberation struggle.
2014 File:Hashim Mbita.jpg Hashim Mbita Tanzania For the important role he played in regional liberation as well integration during his 20 year tenure as the Executive Secretary of the Liberation Committee of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) – precursor to the African Union (AU).

References

  • "The Royal Order of Munhumutapa". SADC Today. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
  • "Kenneth Kaunda, the Frontline hero". The Southern Times. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
  • "Mugabe Honours Seretse Khama". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
  • "SADC Launches Hashim Mbita Project to Honour Outstanding Leaders". The Maravi Post. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
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