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We woke up Sunday September 21 to the news that a veteran economist, accountant and renowned analyst Dr Eric Bloch had passed on a few minutes after the hour of 1900hrs on Saturday September 20, 2014.On behalf of the NUST Banking Students Association(NUST-BASA) and the entirety of past and present NUST Banking Students, we would like to pass on our heartfelt condolences to the Bloch family and the whole of Zimbabwe for such a great loss.

Dr Eric Bloch was the External Patron for the NUST Banking Students Association, an organisation he served with such a great commitment and dedication.

During our time in the Banking Students Association Between 2006 And 2010 we were humbled by his commitment to our cause.

As our  patron he graced and blessed seminars and review meetings we organised. The knowledge and experience He had was unmatchable.

His vision about Zimbabwe and its economy will only be realised if we  apply the wisdom he shared with us. He was a true mentor and inspiration for many of us.

The respected economist and chartered accountant was a man with a great love and passion to see those around him and the community to be better off.

In his capacity as our External Patron for the NUST Banking Students Association (NUST-BASA), he helped many students acquire placements for their Industrial attachment programmes using his many links and connections in the entirety of the Zimbabwean economy.

He would always chip in and guide many with his incisive and candid analysis of issues in our journeys of research for fourth year student’s research projects.

We take comfort in his priceless efforts and mentorship.

May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace!

Richard Mawarire (Ex, NUST, Banking Students Association Infor and Publicity Secretary)