Prominent academic and nationalist Professor George Kahari, who turned 91 this week, has died.
He passed away around 2 AM on Friday, 23 July 2021.
Professor Kahari’s death was confirmed by exiled former ZANU PF Politburo member, Professor Jonathan Moyo, and journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on Twitter. Moyo wrote:
It is saddening that Professor George Kahari, who turned 91 only three days ago, is no more.
He was an unwavering ZAPU nationalist, a great man of letters, a suave diplomat and a consummate gentleman.
May his memory be a blessing to his family and all who knew him! #RIPGeorgeKahari.
It is saddening that Professor George Kahari, who turned 91 only three days ago, is no more. He was an unwavering Zapu nationalist, a great man of letters, a suave diplomat and a consummate gentleman. May his memory be a blessing to his family & all who knew him! #RIPGeorgeKahari pic.twitter.com/LBtOdgXJ4D
— Prof Jonathan Moyo (@ProfJNMoyo) July 23, 2021
Also posting on the microblogging site, renowned journalist and film-maker Hopewell Chin’ono said:
I am saddened to let you know that Prof George Kahari died this morning at 2 AM.
He was a good friend of mine and an international scholar and author of note.
He came to see me on the 19th of June, I didn’t realize that he was saying goodbye.
He turned 91 2 days ago. Rest In Peace.
I am saddened to let you know that Prof George Kahari died this morning at 2AM.
He was a good friend of mine and an international scholar and author of note.
He came to see me on the 19th of June, I didn’t realize that he was saying goodbye.
He turned 91 2 days ago.
Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/myJcXlAyLN— Hopewell Chin’ono Today (@daddyhope) July 23, 2021