The Vice presedent of Zimbabwe, John Landa Nkomo has died. He passed on this afternoon around 12 noon, My Zimbabwe has learnt. Vice President Nkomo was 79.
VP Nkomo has been suffering from a cancer-related illness in the last few years that has seen him in and out of hospital while at times he has been airlifted to hospitals in South Africa for special treatment.
He, however, passed away at St Anne’s Hospital.
Official media were silent on Nkomo's death but the U.S. embassy released a statement offering its condolences at the passing of "a patriot who dedicated his life to Zimbabwe's sovereignty and prosperity".
Official media were silent on Nkomo's death but the U.S. embassy released a statement offering its condolences at the passing of "a patriot who dedicated his life to Zimbabwe's sovereignty and prosperity".
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