Business Reporter-Dr Edworks Mhandu, the executive director of Quton Seed Company, a subsidiary of Seed Co Zimbabwe, has died.
He was 67.He passed away at the Trauma Centre in Harare on Saturday morning.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Edworks Mhandu this morning at Borrowdale Trauma Centre,” a close relative said.
“A true icon in the agricultural sector, he dedicated his career to transforming the industry through his remarkable contributions at Seed Co and Quton.
“Beyond his professional excellence, he was a loving husband, a devoted father, an amazing grandfather, and an inspiration to many. His legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched.”
Dr Mhandu was a key figure in the growth of the country’s agricultural sector, spearheading various programmes to support farmers across the country.
He previously served as MD for Seed Co Zimbabwe, the country’s largest seed producer in 2020, before he stepped down on medical grounds in 2022.
