Zimpapers chief sub dies

Harare Bureau
Zimpapers chief sub-editor Slydon Chari (56) has died after a short illness.

Affectionately known by his workmates as “Uncle Sly”, Chari died at Parirenyatwa Hospital yesterday morning, a day shy of his 57th birthday.

Chari was born on August 14, 1960.

He attended Kudzanai Primary School in Highfield, Harare, before proceeding to Fletcher High School in Gweru.

He furthered his education in Korea after which he joined Zimpapers where he rose through the ranks to the post of Chief Sub Editor, where he was responsible for the production of the group’s titles.

Zimpapers Production Editor Gareth Willard said Chari was an astute sub-editor.

“Slydon was a first-class sub-editor who set standards and maintained them,” he said. “He was dedicated and hard-working and trained a lot of upcoming journalists.

“He leaves a void that will be difficult to fill.”

Chari leaves behind his wife Dorothy and three children, Charles, Gladys and Tinotenda.

Mourners are gathered at House Number 8302 Budiriro 5, Harare.

Burial arrangements will be announced later.