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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted a state-assisted funeral for the late Chief Vusumuzi Khumalo Mabhikwa of Lupane.<\/p>\n

Chief Mabhikwa died on Monday after he was involved in a road traffic accident on Sunday in Jotsholo, about six kilometres from his homestead.<\/p>\n

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga will represent Mnangagwa at the late chief\u2019s burial in Jotsholo on Saturday, 28 May 2022.<\/p>\n

A statement issued by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Misheck Sibanda, this Friday reads:<\/p>\n

Following the untimely passing on of the late Chief Vusumuzi Khumalo Mabhikwa arising from a fatal road accident on Sunday, 22nd May 2022, His Excellency the President, Dr E.D. Mnangagwa, has directed that the late Chief Mabhikwa be granted State-assisted funeral.<\/p>\n

This is in recognition of his dedication and commitment to national duty as a traditional leader and public servant.<\/p>\n

The President has assigned his deputy, the Honourable Vice President, General (Retd) Dr C.G.D.N. Chiwenga, to represent him at the late Chief\u2019s funeral in Jotsholo tomorrow, Saturday, 28 May 2022.<\/p>\n

In 2019, Mnangagwa appointed Chief Mabhikwa as part of the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe board, after he was seconded by the Chiefs Council.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted a state-assisted funeral for the late Chief Vusumuzi Khumalo Mabhikwa of Lupane. Chief Mabhikwa died on Monday after he was involved in a road traffic accident on Sunday in Jotsholo, about six kilometres from his homestead. 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