JUST IN: Gvt mourns Chief Maduna

Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter

THE Minister of Local Government and Public Works July Moyo has described the death of Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu as a blow to the country and the traditional leadership saying he will be remembered for his immense contribution in both the political and social development of the country.

Chief Maduna died last Saturday morning at his Avoca homestead in Filabusi (Insiza), Matabeleland South province. He was 86.

Chief Maduna had been recovering at home from a stroke he suffered in 2019. He served as Chief for 46 years.

In a statement Minister Moyo said Chief Maduna will be buried on Wednesday.

“I have gone to the Chief’s homestead together with the leadership of the Province to convey my condolence message and we met family and clan members. We have been informed that the late Chief Maduna will be laid to rest on Wednesday 17 February 2021. His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Honourable Vice Presidents have been made aware of this sad loss. Government will make all the necessary contributions towards the funeral of Chief Maduna,” said Minister Moyo.