A well respected figure in the apostolic circles of Johanne Masowe church Madzibaba Edward has died.

He was leading congregants at Warren Park shrine in Zimbabwe’s capital city of Harare.

Madzibaba Edward was involved in a car accident in Harare at Kuwadzana round about flyover and died at a local hospital.

According to close church members, the deceased born Edward Manyara will be laid to rest at his rural home in Centinary on Friday.

Thousands of church members are expected to give a befitting send off to their leader whom many described as a humble person.

“Our hearts are bleeding due to the death of our humble and God fearing leader. May his soul rest in peace,” said Madzimai Mary a seven year old church member.