The Deputy Information Minister Energy Mutodi has confirmed a ZimEye story that reveals that Emmerson Mnangwa’s deputy Constantino Chiwenga was flown to India for treatment. Below was Mutodi’s short statement on Sunday evening:

“The Hon. Vice President CDN Chiwenga is recovering well from some minor abdominal ailment in Delhi, India.

“Meanwhile, His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa has secured lucrative deals that will make a difference to the economy & provide jobs to the youths.”