Joseph Msika's brother dies

EX-POLITICAL detainee and brother to the late Vice-President Dr Joseph Msika, Gibson Msika, has died.

He was 85.

Mr James Msika, who is the family spokesperson, said Msika died yesterday morning at his home in Bulawayo's Mpopoma suburb after succumbing to prostate cancer.

Prior to his death, Msika was the only surviving member in the late VP Msika's family. He participated in the country's liberation struggle and was detained in the 1960s for political activism.

Msika is survived by wife Jennifer and four sons.

Mourners are gathered at Number 47035/16, Mpopoma suburb in Bulawayo.