ZANU PF Mashonaland Central youth chairperson Frenado Ruwizhi Friday succumbed to Covid-19, the ruling party has confirmed.
Acting youth league national secretary Tendai Chirau confirmed Ruwizhi’s death on Twitter.
“Cdes, I have just received shocking news of the death of Cde Ruwizhi our Zanu PF Youth League provincial chairman for Mashonaland Central. I am saddened!” said Chirau.
— Tendai Chirau (@TendaiChirau) January 15, 2021
It could not be established whether he was in hospital or not when he died.
Zimbabwe has seen a surge in Covid-19 infections with new 741 cases recorded Friday including 30 deaths.
This bring the confirmed cases to 26 109, including 15 414 recoveries and 666 deaths.