Zimbabwe Ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini Victor Matemadanda dies

Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Mozambique and the Kingdom of Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died, Permanent Secretary in the Zimbabwean Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Nick Mangwana has announced.

Writing on his X account on Sunday morning, Mangwana said the diplomat died on Saturday night.

“Ambassador Victor MatemadandaVictor MatemadandaVictor Matemadanda passed away last night. This is a deeply saddening loss,” he said.

“Dr Matemadanda served as Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to the Republic of Mozambique and the Kingdom of Eswatini. Sincere condolences go to His Excellency the President, whom he represented with dedication, and to his family, friends, colleagues and the nation at large.”

Ambassador Victor Matemadanda passed away last night. This is a deeply saddening loss. Dr. Matemadanda served as Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to the Republic of Mozambique and the Kingdom of Eswatini. Sincere condolences go to His Excellency the President, whom he represented with… pic.twitter.com/dz5Pr5AsPw

— Nick Mangwana (@nickmangwana) June 21, 2026

𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔, 𝗪𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚.

The Ambassador was uncompromising in his call for the upholding of liberation promises to war veterans. May he rest in peace. To watch the full documentary click… pic.twitter.com/H8X1UR0TC0

— Rutendo Matinyarare (@matinyarare) June 21, 2026

Source: The Herald, Zimbabwe