Veteran journalist Geoffrey Nyarota (74) has died.
Nyarota died on Saturday after a long battle with colon cancer.
He edited The Chronicle and was the founding editor of the Daily News in 1999. Nyarota later published several books which include ‘Against The Grain, Memoirs of Zimbabwean Newsman’ published in 2006.
His work in exposing corruption in the Willowgate scandal in 1989 while editing The Chronicle, pioneered investigative journalism in Zimbabwe.
Many have described Nyarota as the doyen of Zimbawena journalism.
“Geoff was a pioneering investigative journalist who will be missed by family and friends,” Alpha Media Holding chairman Trevor Ncube said.
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In their condolence message, The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) said Nyarota was “one of the most decorated journalists and editors.”
Permanent secretary in the ministry of information publicity and broadcasting services Ndabaningi Nick Mangwana said Nyarota will be remembered for his pioneering work in investigative journalism.“Saddened by the loss of Zimbabwean media giant Geoff Nyarota. As a pioneering editor, he left an indelible mark on the country’s journalism landscape. His contributions to investigative journalism and robust public discourse will be remembered.”
Born in 1951, Nyarota started off as a teacher before joining The Rhodesian Herald as a trainee in 1978. He became editor of The Chronicle in 1983.
