Agriculture Minister Retired General Perrance Shiri has died.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa confirmed Shiri’s death on his Twitter account:

“I am deeply saddened to inform the Nation of the death of the Minister of Agriculture, Air Chief Marshall (rtd) Perrance Shiri, a long time friend and colleague. Cde Shiri was a true patriot, who devoted his life to the liberation, independence and service of his country.MHRIP”

Perrance Shiri was commander of Zimbabwe’s air force for 25 years. He joined the Government in 2017.

He died in the early hours of Wednesday.

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