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Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter
THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of War Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs Mr Clive Mphambela has died.
Mr Mphambela who was the former Ministry of Finance and Economic Development spokesperson succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident he was involved in on Thursday in Chivhu.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Mr Nick Mangwana confirmed the death on his X handle yesterday.
“Very sad to lose a colleague, Permanent Secretary Mr Clive Mphambela. Mr Mphambela was the secretary for War Veteran Affairs. He succumbed to injuries sustained in a road traffic accident a couple of days ago in Chivhu. Our heartfelt condolences go to his family and friends. May His Dear Soul Rest InPeace,” wrote Mr Mangwana.
The late senior Government official worked in various sectors that including banks and the media before joining the Government.
The former journalist worked for the Alpha Media Holdings-owned newspaper The Zimbabwe Independent as a senior business reporter before joining the Bankers Association of Zimbabwe as an advocacy officer.
Apart from having a successful professional career, Mphambela also did well as a chess master serving as the Zimbabwe Chess Federation vice-president, secretary-general and chief arbiter. -@nyeve14
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