Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister Sibusiso Moyo is among three top government officials being buried at the Heroes Acre in the capital, Harare after they succumbed to Covid-19.
The others are Transport Minister Joel Biggie Matiza and prisons chief Paradzai Willings Zimondi.
The country has recorded a surge in Covid-19 cases since the festive season.
The ministry of information has tweeted photos of the ceremony:
Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister Sibusiso Moyo is among three top government officials being buried at the Heroes Acre in the capital, Harare after they succumbed to Covid-19. The others are Transport Minister Joel Biggie Matiza and prisons chief Paradzai Willings Zimondi. The country has recorded a surge in Covid-19 cases since the festive season. The ministry of information has tweeted photos of the ceremony:The late national heroes, Lt. Gen (Rtd) Dr Sibusiso Moyo, Commissioner General (Rtd) Paradzai Willings Zimondi and Dr Joel Biggie Matiza are being laid to rest today at the National Heroes Acre. Acting President VP Chiwenga will lead proceedings. pic.twitter.com/D1H5AuVkgJ
— Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting (@InfoMinZW) January 27, 2021
More than 32,000 Zimbabweans have been infected with the coronavirus since the outbreak began and more than 1,100 have died.
Latest Stories
-
I’m proud that despite all the challenges, we have maintained Free SHS – Akufo Addo
2 hours -
Alan’s running mate, KOD says GRASP will revolutionize care for the Elderly in rural areas
2 hours -
Election 2024: Alan paints Accra yellow as the crowd marches through the capital with him
2 hours -
Vacant seats: Speaker has not done what would have led to greater peace – Kofi Bentil
2 hours -
Police on manhunt for Adabraka daylight robbers
2 hours -
Lordina Mahama presents medical supplies and equipment to Tishigu Health Center
2 hours -
Lordina Mahama urges Ghanaians to prioritise regular health screenings
2 hours -
EC to reassess decision on presidential ballot printing next week – Dr Bossman Asare
3 hours -
Shark attacks surfer, 61, on Hawaiian island of Maui
3 hours -
29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis
3 hours -
Nigerian becomes first black woman to lead major political party in the UK
3 hours -
Perception issues affecting Supreme Court – Nii Armah Addy
4 hours -
Armed men bolt with cash at Adabraka market in dramatic daylight robbery
4 hours -
Bawku Conflict: National Security fully aware of events – Bawku Naaba’s lawyer
4 hours -
Dodome to celebrate festival in a bid to construct traditional council facility
4 hours