Farai Dziva| Barely 48 hours after the death of ZBC diplomatic correspondent Judith Makwanya, another journalist from the state broadcaster, Desmond Duri has died.

According to a statement read on ZBC the former Masvingo Bureau Chief died in the capital today after a short illness.

“We can confirm that ZBC News reporter Desmond During has died.We are yet to get full details of the cause of his death,” reported the state broadcaster.

Members of the media fraternity in Masvingo have described the death of Duri as a major blow to the broadcasting sector.