Simon Khaya-Moyo dies

ZANU- PF Politburo member and party spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo has died at the age of 76.

Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration Obert Mpofu confirmed the death. He said Khaya Moyo died this afternoon at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo where he was admitted.

“Yes, I can confirm that he has passed on. I have just received the information. He died about 30 minutes ago. Get in touch with Dr (David) Parirenyatwa he also got that message while I was talking to him. He is in Bulawayo, he could be the appropriate person to talk to,” said Mpofu.

Khaya-Moyo, a career diplomat was the country’s Ambassador to South Africa from 2007 to 2011. He has also held several ministerial posts in his political career.

• Chronicle