ZANU PF official collapses and dies

ZANU PF Women’s League Deputy Secretary for Mines and Energy, Mabel Nkatazo, has died.

Nkatazo, a veteran party cadre whose political career spanned several decades, reportedly collapsed and died on Friday evening.

Her death was confirmed by ZANU PF Women’s League Secretary for External Affairs Betty Kaseke, who added that funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cde Nkatazo. She collapsed and passed on yesterday (Friday) evening,” said Kaseke.

Nkatazo served as a war collaborator during the liberation struggle between 1973 and 1975 before joining various leadership structures within ZANU PF after Independence.

Over the years, she held several positions, including ZANU PF chairwoman for Juru District, vice secretary for administration in the Women’s League in Mashonaland East Province, and secretary for economic affairs.

She also served as councillor for Ward 8 in Goromonzi Rural District Council and as a member of the ZANU PF Mashonaland East Provincial Committee.

In 2013, she became the first Women’s Quota Member of Parliament for Murehwa.

At the time of her death, she was serving as ZANU PF Women’s League Deputy Secretary for Mines and Energy.

More: The Herald

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