Veteran ZBC producer commits suicide

Veteran Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) producer Gertrude Mugarisanwa committed suicide at her Montrose House in Bulawayo yesterday.

Mugarisanwa who was based at ZBC Motrose Studios was found hanging at a cottage at the back of her house.

A former colleague and now lecturer at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Lennox Mhlanga posted on his Facebook wall today.

"Just heard sad news that Gertrude Mugarisanwa who we knew as Sisi Getty passed away yesterday. I worked with her at the ZBC Montrose studios in Bulawayo.

"Those whose lives she touched will remember her as a professional, good humoured and caring person. My condolences to her husband Fidelis and the kids. May Her Dear Soul Rest in Peace," posted Mhlanga.

Another former workmate Jethro Chimhanga commented, "Rest in peace my dearest sister and friend."