Perence Shiri, Minister of Agriculture in Zimbabwe, one of the South African countries, died from the new type of corona virus (Covid-19). Minister Shiri’s driver also died from the virus. 

According to reports in the national press, Shiri, 65, died in the hospital where he was treated for Covid-19 disease.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa shared on his Twitter account,

“I am deeply sad for the death of my longtime friend, Minister of Agriculture, retired Major General Perrence Shiri.

Shiri was a true patriot who devoted his life to the freedom, independence and service of his country. ” Shiri’s driver also died from Covid-19 a few days ago.

There have been 2,817 Covid-19 incidents in the country so far, 40 people have died.

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