By Jane Mlambo| The opposition MDC Alliance has announced the death of its national executive committee member and former legislator Fanny Chirisa early morning today.

Posting on Facebook, the MDC Alliance said Chirisa (69) was very active in pushing women’s rights issues.

“The MDC Alliance is saddened to learn of the passing of prominent women’s rights activist & former MP, Hon Fanny Chirisa. Hon Chirisa was a member of the MDC Alliance National Executive Committee. We extend our deepest condolences to her family on this sad loss,” the party said.

Meanwhile, party members have taken turns to remember Honorable Chirisa paying tribute to the work she did in the upliftment of women.

“She was committed to the upliftment of women especially in politics. Thank you for the consciousness Sisi Fanny Chirisa. Rest In Power qhawe lamaqhawe! Till we meet again,” party Secretary for International relations Gladys Hlatywayo said.

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