Lt Col Mandizvidza died at West End Hospital on Wednesday
after a short illness.
In a statement, Acting President Chiwenga described him as
a dedicated officer who served the country with distinction.
“Lt Col Israel Mandizvidza was a dedicated, loyal and
patriotic officer who served in my office with unparalleled diligence as a
Deputy Director,” he said.
“Israel was a versatile officer with an agile mind and
disposition.
“By and large, he combined his rich military and academic
background in the discharge of his duties. He paid meticulous attention to
detail, a feat that made his work stand out among his peers and superiors. The
void he has left will be difficult to fill.
“On behalf of the office and my behalf, I wish to convey my
heartfelt condolences to his spouse Lister, children Tanatswa Ronia and Tavonga
Gideon; the Mandizvidza family and the Zimbabwe Defence Forces on this sad
loss. May you be comforted by the knowledge that he is now resting in a better
place.”
Lt Col Mandizvidza was attested in the Zimbabwe National
Army on January 1, 1995 as an Officer Cadet.
He rose through the ranks to Lieutenant Colonel.
He was a holder of a BSC Honours Degree in Geo-Spatial
Intelligence attained from the University of Zimbabwe, among other
qualifications. Herald
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