GWERU- EDUCATIONIST, former soldier and at one time Midlands State University acting Vice Chancellor Richard Duve’s death Wednesday has shaken the academic, military and general populace.
He died at Gweru Provincial Hospital on Wednesday and his elder brother, veteran lawyer Canaan Duve broke the news.
Condolences messages are still pouring in with people from accross the divide describing his humility and philanthropy
“He was a good soldier,academic and great family man,” said a relative identified as Innocent Hove.
He took the the leaf of philanthrophy from his cousin Kadoma based busimessman Jimayi Muduvuri.
“He was very close to Jimayi (Muduvuri) and he always advise him on the academic side of business,” said a close acquitance to the family.
The late Ric suffered multiple strokes before his demise and was admitted in the ICU for more than five days.
“Rich my beloved brother has joined the Lord. It happened at 19:10 pm. Thank you all for your support both spiritually and materially. May his soul rest in peace. Will keep you informed of developments. Rgds Canaan,” posted Canaan Duve in a family group.
Richard Duve was at one time the acting Pro Vice Chancellor of MSU and was a senior lecturer in the Marketing Department.
“He was a tough character who wanted things done to the book, but at the same time very loving man who popular in family circles for his nimble footed Ndombolo dance routines at every function.
“He rescued me when I was contemplating giving up urban life in Gweru in the 1990s due to hardships and he took me in until I completed my tertiary education.
“We have lost a good muzukuru who was always there for everyone, go well mwana wavaTete Mai Duve,” said Aleck Mukungunugwa a longtime friend and uncle to the late Richard Duve.
He also served in the Airforce of Zimbabwe.
