Ambassador Victor Matemadanda Dies At 66

Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, died on Saturday night at the age of 66. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana confirmed the death, though authorities have not disclosed the specific cause. Matemadanda previously served as the Zanu PF political commissar and was a prominent figure among liberation war veterans. His passing follows a recent meeting involving businessman Wicknell Chivayo regarding Eswatini travel documentation. The government has yet to release details concerning funeral arrangements or a successor for the diplomatic post.