ED Mnangagwa has announced the death of Perence Shiri on his twitter account.

Mnangagwa wrote

I am deeply saddened to inform the Nation of the death of the Minister of Agriculture, Air Chief Marshall (rtd) Perrance Shiri, a long time friend and colleague. Cde Shiri was a true patriot, who devoted his life to the liberation, independence and service of his country.

Themba Mliswa earlier tweeted that:

A Twitter account, Baba Chirasha, revealed that Shiri ‘s driver died of Coronavirus this week.