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ZBC journalist and Diplomatic Correspondent Judith Makwanya has died

Veteran ZBC journalist and Diplomatic Correspondent Judith Makwanya has died. She was 55. Judith Makwanya passed away late last night at West End Hospital following a short illness.

She joined ZBC on 1 June 1990.

ZBC Chief Executive Officer Mr Patrick Mavhura expressed deep shock on the sudden passing on of Judith saying as ZBC, “we are deeply shocked and saddened at the passing on of Judith Makwanya, a giant of Zimbabwean broadcast journalism and one of our longest serving members of staff”.

Judith Makwanya

Mr Mavhura said Judith was a gifted and hardworking professional, unflinching patriot and a truly wonderful person. He assured the Makwanya family that they are not alone during this trying time.

Mourners are gathered at 98 Zambezi Flats in Harare. More details will be announced in due course.

Source: ZBC News Online