Airforce Helicopter Part of Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Fleet Crashes After Munhumutapa Day Commemoration

Harare, Zimbabwe – An Airforce helicopter, part of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s official fleet, has crashed shortly after departing from a high-profile Munhumutapa Day commemoration event, where the President crowned himself as the “King of the SADC region.” The function also doubled as a celebration of Mnangagwa’s 82nd birthday.

The helicopter, which was leaving the event held at the historic Great Zimbabwe Monuments, crashed under still-unclear circumstances. The identities and condition of those aboard the aircraft remain unknown at this time, as inquiries by ZimEye to establish the details of the passengers have so far been inconclusive.

The Munhumutapa Day, a new observance initiated by the ZANU PF Youth League, was set aside to celebrate President Mnangagwa’s birthday and honor his leadership qualities, according to reports by the state broadcaster, ZBC. The day began with a housing project launch before President Mnangagwa officially inaugurated the Munhumutapa Day at the Great Zimbabwe Monuments.

This is a developing story, and further details are expected as more information becomes available.