Farai Dziva|The media fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the death of Masvingo based Chronicle correspondent Walter Bekithemba Mswazie.

Mswazie passed on at Makurira Memorial Clinic in the ancient city of Masvingo on Monday.He was unwell for some time.

Journalists and community leaders described Mswazie as a dedicated, composed and likeable character.

Community Working Group on Health has said Mswazie will be remembered his unwavering commitment to health matters.

“The CWGH is deeply saddened by the passing on of a Dear Friend and Colleague Walter Bekithemba Mswazie.

Walter joined CWGH Chipinge in 1999 as a Young Community Health Activist before relocating to CWGH Chimanimani, CWGH Bulawayo and later on CWGH Masvingo.

Even when he later on became a Journalist, Walter continued to support Community Health Programs and was passionate about Public Health, Primary Health Care and Universal Health Coverage.

He will be sadly missed.”

Former Masvingo Mirror reporter, Batsiranai Ngugama said:

“Shame, Mswazie my dear. You fought a good fight.

I know you endured the pain on that bed for quite some time. It was really painful to watch you feeling the pain. You were such a clergyman.

I worked with you very much positively. We were indeed close Mswazie. I will try to revisit all the news reports you did for our dear city.

Great man you were! May your dear soul rest in eternal peace.”