Former Zanu-PF Politician Edward Raradza Dies at 79

Edward Raradza, former Zimbabwe Farmers Union vice-president and Zanu-PF politician, died at the age of 79 on September 6, 2026. He was a prominent figure in agricultural policy. Raradza's career spanned decades of political and farming advocacy, though he faced criticism for his alignment with the ruling party during land reform controversies. His death marks the end of an era in Zimbabwe's agricultural politics, leaving a legacy intertwined with the country's contentious land redistribution history.