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| The late Joshua Maligwa |
Felix
Matasva
City of Mutare town clerk Joshua Maligwa has died of
Covid-19.
He was 48.
Maligwa died yesterday, January 5, at his home in Murambi.
In a statement, City of
Mutare mayor Blessing Tandi said that Maligwa had succumbed to Covid- 19 and
the local authority has been dealt a huge blow.
“It is with a heavy
heart to announce the passing on of our town clerk Maligwa. He breathed his
last this afternoon (January 5) after succumbing to Covid 19.
“The passing on of Maligwa
has dealt us a huge blow, given the momentum that we had so far attained in
turning around the state of service delivery.
“Indeed he devoted his
entire energy and dedicated his intellectual prowess and capacity to make a
difference at Civic Centre.
On behalf of councilors
and management team, we would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to the
Maligwa family. We have been robbed of a giant and his three year stint at the
helm of City of Mutare has brought major transformation,” said Tandi.
He called on the people
of Zimbabwe to adhere to the Covid-19 safety guidelines saying the pandemic has
the potential to wipe out a good number of people if complacency kicks in.
“As we mourn our local
government hero and renowned practitioner, let us adhere to the Covid- 19 safety
guidelines and always mask up and regularly wash our hands and maintain social
distance.
“We shall forever
cherish the good working relationship and the professional approach and
dedication to duty. Mutare and Manicaland at large have lost an eminent
local government practitioner of repute.
“Indeed a mountain has
fallen and darkness has covered us all in the city,” said Tandi.
Maligwa joined Mutare City Council in 2017 after serving as
Rusape town secretary.
