MIDWEEK REPORTER
MASVINGO- The Midweek Watch senior journalist Sydney Mubaiwa’s father, Sekuru Nicolas Mubaiwa has died.
He was 87.
Sekuru Mubaiwa found rest at Masvingo Provincial Hospital on March 31, 2026 after battling from a cancer illness.
He attended Musiso Primary School for his Sub A and B before proceeding to St Anthony’s Mission in Zaka for his Standard 1 to 6.
After school, he joined the National Railways during the liberation struggle and later migrated to South Africa where he worked at Impala mine among others.
After his return, he started farming at Munjanja Village under Chief Bota before migrating to Chipinda Resettlement Scheme in early 80s.
He was allocated a farm during the land reform programme where he was voted the best farmer in 2002.
He spearheaded several community development projects which include the establishment of Rumwanda Primary and Secondary schools.
The Midweek Watch director, Tawanda Homba said they are saddened by the death of their colleague’s father at a time when they thought he was on the path to recovery following his admission at Masvingo Provincial Hospital recently.
