PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved state assistance towards the funeral of Stella January.
The announcement was made by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Martin Rushwaya in a statement.
Stella January was a veteran actress in Zimbabwe’s film industry.
She is fondly remembered for the role she played in television drama series which include Yellow Card, Mombe Dzemashanga, Gringo the Trouble Maker, among others.
Further to the granting of the state-assisted funeral, Dr Rushwaya highlighted that government will support the bereaved family .