By A Correspondent

Chief Masivamhele, a traditional leader from Chiredzi South, has passed away. He was 82 years old.

Mr. Lovemore Chisema, the Chiredzi District Development Coordinator, confirmed that Chief Masivamhele, whose real name was Hatisani Mabasa, died from injuries sustained in a road accident. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon near the Zimbabwe Sugar Association Experiment Station, located 10 kilometers from Chiredzi town along the Ngundu-Tanganda highway.

Chief Masivamhele had been officially installed as a substantive chief just last year.

Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.