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BREAKING: Agriculture Minister Perrence Shiri dies

by BustopTV

By Own Correspondent

The Minister of Agriculture, Perrence Shiri has died.

Shiri was hospitalized on Tuesday after his driver tested positive to Covid-19.

His deputy, Peter Haritatos confirmed the news.

“I received a call in the early hours of this morning with shocking news. It is with a heavy heart that I learnt of the passing on of Air Chief Marshall (RTD) P. Shiri.

“I have worked with Cde. Shiri for almost two years now as his deputy minister. He was an extremely hard worker, dedicated to our Nation, a patriot, and a nationalist. I will truly miss him and promise to continue with his vision of making Zimbabwe the breadbasket of Africa once again. Go well Honourable Minister Shiri,” he said.

Norton legislator also wrote on his twitter page, “I’m gutted to just receive news that Rtd. Air Marshal, Hon. Perrence Shiri popularly known as “Gudo Guru” during the liberation war, is no more. A true nationalist & Commander par excellence, the late Shiri was one of the hard working & effective members of Cabinet. MHDSRIEP.”

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