Speaking to journalists soon after his arrival Vice President Constantino Guvheya Dominic Chiwenga thanked Zimbabweans for praying for him during his illness.

Chiwenga, who was received at Robert Mugabe International airport by his close family minus his wife Mary Chiwenga and his security appreciated the treatment he received while he was in China:

He said:

“I feel very good and I would want to thank all Zimbabweans for their prayers whilst I was away. Many people prayed for me and I would really want to appreciate it.

I would also want to thank His Excellency the President who managed to speak to his brother, President Xi, (Jinping) that I manage to get treatment in the People’s Republic of China.

The treatment went on very well, extremely well and I am feeling much better, fit and I think everything possible was done and I am much better and raring to go and join the team in building our country.”

He also implored all Zimbabweans to work towards improving the fortunes of the country.

-StateMedia