MDC has expressed sadness at the untimely death of acclaimed writer Chenjerai Hove on Sundayy 12 in Norway.

Born on February 9, 1956 in Mazvihwa near Zvishavane, Hove attended Kutama Mission and Marist Brothers Dete schools before studying at the University of South Africa and the University of Zimbabwe.

At the time of his death Hove was living in exile as the International Writers Project fellow in residence at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International Studies.

Below is the party’s condolence message,

The MDC has learnt with sadness the passing of renowned author Chenjerai Hove who succumbed to liver failure while in exile in Norway yesterday.

The country and literary community has lost a talented, fearless and principled writer who contributed immensely towards the education sector and the struggle for a free and fair Zimbabwe through his writings.

His literary works, particularly where he fearlessly exposed the evil and violent works of the Zanu-PF regime personified the saying, ‘the pen is mightier than the sword’. His outspokenness and courage in taking on the Zanu-PF government over its woeful policies of deceit, favouritism, corruption and gluttonous selfishness will forever be saluted.

The MDC  is pained that Hove had to die a painful death in far -away lands, away from his family and loved ones because of the evil Zanu-PF government.

We offer our deepest condolences to the Hove family and hope they find comfort in the Lord at this difficult time. May his dear soul rest in peace.
Mary Manyenje
MDC Secretary for Education by Thobekile Zhou
Source: Byo24News

photo-Award-winning Zimbabwean writer, poet and essayist Chenjerai Hove who died in Norway at the age of 59.