THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) general manager Joseph Mashika(44)  has died.

It is reported Mashika passed away at a private clinic in Harare today.

The National Railways of Zimbabwe Board Chairman Advocate Martin Tafara confirmed the death of Mashika.

He issued a statement expressing with great sorrow the passing of one of their colleague.

Mashika was appointed as the acting general manager in August last year.