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Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa yesterday passed a condolence message following the death of veteran journalist Fanwell Sibanda.
He died on Saturday after a short illness.
He was 58.
Minister Mutsvangwa said his death was a loss to the media fraternity.
“The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Honourable Senator M. Mutsvangwa, the Deputy Minister Honorable K. Paradza, the Permanent Secretary Mr N. Mangwana, the Chief Director Mr J. Gandari, Directors and the rest of the staff would like to express their heartfelt sadness on the passing on of Mr Fanwell Sibanda, an award-winning journalist and member of the Zimbabwe Mass Media Trust.
“Mr Sibanda worked in the media industry for 37 years with exposure in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mozambique, Angola and Iraq. He also worked for various media houses like the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, The Herald, the Financial Gazette, The People’s Voice, The Daily Gazette and Parade Magazine to mention a few,” he said.
Minister Mutsvangwa said Sibanda contributed invaluably to the media fraternity.
“He will be remembered for his immense contribution to the profession, more specifically the revival of New Ziana as well as rebranding of Masvingo Star, Chaminuka, Indosakusa, Nehanda Guardian, Pungwe News, The Telegraph, Ilanga and The Times.
“Fanwell will be sorely missed by all his colleagues.
“May His Soul Rest in Peace,” she said
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Bongani Ndlovu