On Thursday Lindela Ndlovu’s family elders chased away the National University Of Science and Technology (Nust) Council Chairman, Mike Ndubiwa, citing that he was not welcome at Prof Ndlovu’s funeral church service.
Ndlovu passed on Wednesday after suffering from diabetes. Prior to his death he was not happy about the way he was treated following the non-renewal of his contact. Ndlovu caused a stir at Mr Lawton Hikwa’s funeral, leading to everyone thinking that he was drunk.
Sources say after this incident as normal, Ndlovu prepared a speech that he was supposed to deliver at the 21st graduation ceremony at the University, but to his surprise,he was told his contract which expired in August could not be renewed.He was replaced by Professor Samson Sibanda as the Vice Chancellor.Prof Ndlovu was not happy about the way he was informed.
Mr Tymon Mabhena,who is Prof Ndlovu’s family spokesperson,said Ndubiwa is not welcome at the funeral of the late Vice Chancellor.
“He came yesterday (Thursday) for the funeral service and the family elders chased him away. They said they didn’t want to see him anywhere near the proceedings. They said they don’t want anything to do with him,” said Mabhena
Mr Mabhena could not state why Ndubiwa was unwanted at the funeral proceedings. Ndubiwa himself could not be reached for a comment.
Nust’s spokesperson Felix Moyo refused to shade light on issue saying Ndubiwa was the right person to comment on all matters concerning the late vice-chancellor.

“He knew that his contract could either be terminated or renewed but the Nust council ill-treated him in his last days and he didn’t make that a secret hence the family’s stance.” said a family source
Prof Ndlovu will be buried at Lady Stanley Cemetery after the church service which will be held at the Amphitheatre.