The Zimbabwe National Army has announced the death of Retired Major General Sydney Bhebe at the age of 61.

In a statement, Commander David Sigauke said Bhebhe died on Monday evening at the Avenues clinic in Harare.

Mourners are gathered at house number 15 Craborne West Married Quarters, Hartfield. funeral arrangments will be announced in due course.

This comes a day after the burial of Major General Sikhulile Bhebhe at the National Heroes Acre yesterday.

The general is survived by his wife Sarah and three children

Below is the full statement.