HARARE - Mernard Muzariri Muzariri died at the private St Annes hospital in Harare. He is said to have died of cancer, according to official sources.
The CIO deputy director-general, was one of the intelligence chiefs who loomed largely in the shadows, unknown to the public. Muzariri, who hailed from Mashonaland Central, is scheduled to be declared a national hero.
He headed the Internal Division of the CIO before he was promoted to the position he held at the time of his death. The Information ministry declined to comnment on the matter, referring enquiries to the Department of the President. The Department of the President referred the matter to the CIO, where calls were not being picked up.
It is understood chief secretary to the President and Cabinet Ray Ndlukula has been tasked with handling the matter.
He could not be immedaietly reached for comment. But mourners were said to be gathered at his home in Rock Valley.
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