Category: Remembrance

‘Sekuru’ Robertson planted unique breed of crop experts The Herald 10/9/2021 Sifelani Tsiko Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor The scientific community was extremely saddened to hear about the death of eminent biologist and crop expert — Dr Alexander Ian Robertson in August this year. Dr Robertson, who devoted his scientific career to teaching plant physiology and molecular …

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Mashonaland West mourns Haritatos   Herald 12/7/2021  Cde Haritatos Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau THE death of Zanu PF Central Committee member and former Muzvezve constituency legislator, Cde Peter Haritatos, has been described as a huge blow to Mashonaland West political leadership. Cde Haritatos (77) was father to Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement …

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A white farmer who was decidedly black  0  April 11, 2021 11:50 AM Source: A white farmer who was decidedly black | Sunday Mail (Local News) Fungayi Lupande WHEN the tale of Zimbabwe’s land reform programme is told, it is often littered with distorted accounts of how white former commercial farmers were hounded out or harassed from …

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Condolences pour in for Lay Herald 28/1/2021   Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter THE horse racing and polo fraternity have sent their condolence messages for veterinarian and polo player, Geoff Lay, who passed away early this week. Peter MacDonald, the Polo Zimbabwe representative, said in a statement that Lay has been part of their family for …

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Ministry of Agriculture director burial today  Chronicle 28/1/2021   The late Dr Conrad Zawe Mthabisi Tshuma, Business Correspondent A DARK cloud is hanging in the agriculture sector following the death of prominent irrigation expert Dr Conrad Zawe who died from Covid-19 complications on Monday. He was 52. The crop expert who was the director of …

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Acting President Chiwenga to preside over heroes’ burial Herald 27/1/2021   Acting President Chiwenga Mukudzei Chingwere and Freedom Mupanedemo Acting President General (Retired) Dr Constantino Chiwenga will today officiate at the historic triple burial of Foreign Affairs Minister Lieutenant General (Retired) Dr Sibusiso Moyo, Transport Minister Joel Biggie Matiza and former prisons chief Major-General (Retired) …

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Soutpansberg bids a sad farewell to its two Peters   The Soutpansberg bade a sad farewell to its two well-known Peters, who passed away over the weekend within 10 hours of each other. The 84-year Peter Knott died on Friday, with the 80-year-old Peter Henning passing away on Saturday. The two were both born in …

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JIM SINCLAIR 1938-2020: Courageous farmer who lived through good and bad times in Zimbabwe Posted: 21 October, 2020 | Category: Uncategorized Prime Minister Robert Mugabe presenting Jim Sinclair, President  of the CFU, with the coveted 1981 Communicator of the Year Award  (Picture by Alexander Joe)     By Mike Rook and Trevor Grundy   Jim Sinclair, who …

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Obituary: Tourism operator Gordon Addams dies    Herald 11/9/2020 The late Gordon Addams Herald Reporter One of the most respected travel and tourism operators in Zimbabwe, Gordon Addams, has died. Gordon died in the Eastern Highlands city of Mutare after suffering a heart attack. He was 60. Born and educated in Mutare, his family was …

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Air Chief Marshall (RTD) P. Shiri dies 29th July 2020 By ZBC Reporter The Minister of Lands, Agriculture & Rural Resettlement Air Chief Marshall (RTD) Perence Shiri has died and his death was announced by his deputy in the ministry honourable Vangelis Haritatos. The deputy minister took to his social media page to announce the …

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