adminat the United Bulawayo Hospitals due to intestinal complications that emanated from a recent accident.
In his eulogy, chief magistrate Mr Mishrod Guvamombe described Mr Masimba as a hardworking man whose loyalty to duty was unquestionable.
“Masimba was a hardworking man who was entirely dedicated to his work and imparting knowledge to colleagues,” he said.
“In fact, I have known him for years both as a colleague during which he proved to be an upright man who shunned corrupt tendencies.”
Acting secretary of the Judicial Service Commission Justice Samuel Kudya said: “Masimba was an honest and hardworking man and throughout his service, he was an exemplary person.
He was one of the first cadres to train as magistrates soon after independence.”
Senior Assistant Commissioner Edmore Veterai of ZRP Headquarters (Administration) said Masimba contributed immensely towards the success of the land reform programme.
Mr Masimba went to Mozambique in 1976 to join the liberation struggle and underwent military training at Chimoio under Zanla after completing secondary school.
After completing his military training he was selected to specialise in military intelligence before being deployed to the front.
Soon after independence, he worked at the Bulawayo magistrates’ court as a clerk before rising to provincial magistrate, a post he held until his death.
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