By Rex Mphisa
POLITICIAN and women’s rights activist Linda Tsungirirai Masarira has died, according to media reports.
Masarira, who led the small Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) opposition party, died in Harare early on Sunday, the reports said.
Born on October 3, 1982, Masarira was 43.
Linda Masarira was also a human rights defender who is known for her role in advocating for democracy, equality, gender balance, women and girl child rights, inclusion and economic and political freedom for marginalized groups of society.
She is the founder and president of the Zimbabwean political party Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) as well as a member of the group Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD).
Masarira made headlines when she blasted sick Marry Mubaiwa who used to be a wife of a professional footballer Shingi Kawondera after their break up, Mary Mubaiwa wedded the then Army General Constantino Guvheya Nyikadzino Chiwenga who is the current serving vice president of Zimbabwe. Marry and Chiwenga broke up.