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*Renowned Zimbabwean Lawyer, Sternford Moyo, Has Died* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?vf Sternford Moyo, a distinguished lawyer and a senior partner and chairman of one of Zimbabwe’s oldest and largest law firms, Scanlen & Holderness, has died. Moyo, a former president of the Law Society of Zimbabwe, died at Borrowdale Trauma Centre in Harare on Friday morning after a short illness. ---------- Latest itel S24 available on Pindula: 128GB storage, 4GB RAM $119 USD WhatsApp: +263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 Buy Online: https://www.pindula.co.zw/market/itel-s24-128gb-22-20240426142756795795/?s=wanews ---------- His death was announced by the Law Society of Zimbabwe in a statement released on July 5. Reads the statement: > It is with a heavy sense of grief and loss that the Law Society of Zimbabwe informs you of the untimely passing on of former President Sternford Moyo. > Mr Moyo represents a rare breed of legal practitioners and business leaders who have blazed a trail on the global stage. > The profession in Zimbabwe is all the poorer for his passing. Mr Moyo died early Friday 5 July 2024. > Having served as President of the Law Society of Zimbabwe from 2000-2004, Mr Moyo went on to lead the Southern African Development Community Lawyers’ Association (SADC-LA) and co-chaired the Human Rights Institute of the International Bar Association. > Mr Moyo reached the zenith of the administration of the legal profession when he was elected as the first President of the International Bar Association of African origin, in January 2021. > Mr Moyo earned the rare honour of being awarded the Freeman of the City of London on 28 September 2022. > He also served on several boards including as chairman of Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe Limited, chairman of Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited, chairman of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, Delta Beverages and a director of several companies including Alpha Media Holdings Limited and PPC Limited. > Mr Moyo was at the time of his death a senior partner and chairman of one of Zimbabwe’s oldest and largest law firms, Scanlen & Holderness, which he joined in 1981. > Mr Moyo was born on 28 May 1956. He was admitted as a legal practitioner in 1982. He is survived by his wife Mrs Sarah Moyo and 3 children. > The legal profession and Zimbabwe as a country have lost one of its luminaries in the field of law as well as business administration. > Council of the Law Society of Zimbabwe, members and staff express their deepest condolences on this very tragic loss. > Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. May His Dear Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. More: Pindula News _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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