Paul Nuathi|The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, as well as leader of the main opposition MDC Nelson Chamisa have sent their condolences to Ethiopians following the death of the 157 passengers and crew members of the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 which crashed Sunday morning.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa said: “I send my condolences and prayers to all the families of those who lost their lives today on the Ethiopian Airlines flight to Nairobi. Our thoughts and strength go out to our African brothers and sisters and all those affected by this terrible tragedy.”

MDC President Nelson Chamisa: “JUST FROM CHURCH..Saddened by the news and fate of an Ethiopian Airlines passenger aircraft reported to have crashed 6 minutes after takeoff en route to Kenya. My heart aches on account of the lives of the 157 passengers.Prayers are with all those affected. One Africa,One people! – MDC President Nelson Chamisa.”