ZBC sports presenter Chengetai Ditima dies

ZBC sports presenter and commentator, Chengetai Ditima (42), has died.

Ditima died on his way to hospital on Saturday night. His elder brother, Raymond, said Chengetai had been in and out of hospital for the past two months.

Chengetai joined the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation in October 2005. Chengmaster, as he was well known to colleagues, was a seasoned sports reporter and presenter who made a mark in the sporting fraternity.

Fellow workmate and ZBC Assignments Editor, Albert Chekayi described Ditima as a hardworking reporter who not only excelled in reporting popular sport but had a keen interest in minority sports such as horse racing, which needs specialised skill.

Former ZBC Sports Editor, John Nyashanu said the void that Ditima has left will be difficult to fill. Former ZIFA Women Football Chairperson, Mavis Gumbo said she is still to come to terms with Ditima’s death. She expressed gratitude for the support he offered her during her term of office.

Ditima is survived by his wife Audrey and four children. Mourners are gathered at No. 32 Scarsdale, Greencroft, Harare. Burial arrangements will be announced in due course. —ZBC Online