By A Correspondent- Major General Retired Clever Shadreck Chiramba has died of COVID-19 at Parirenyatwa Hospital.

Chiramba died on Sunday morning aged 66.

His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Zimbabwe National Army Spokesperson, Colonel Alphios Makotore.

He retired from active service in 2004 and he was the Commander of Two Infantry Brigade during the DRC Campaign.

At the time of his death, Chiramba was a known farmer in Karoi, running Marmi Farm.

Major General (Rtd) Chiramba was born in Chivi District on the 2nd of February 1955.

Mourners are gathered at House number 52 St Andrews rd Hatfield Harare.

Burial arrangements will be announced in due course.

-State media