Government has granted State Assisted burials to Chief Shana of Hwange and Reverend Ellison Kamupira.

Chief Shana (III) of Jambezi in Hwange District, died in the early hours of Sunday after a long illness. Reverend Kamupira was the chaplain general of Nyaradzo Funeral Services.

In a condolence message to both families, President Mnangagwa said the death of the two prominent leaders has induced pain across the country.

Chief Shana died in the early hours of Sunday after a long illness while Reverend Kamupira who was the chaplain general of Nyaradzo Funeral Services died on Saturday.