President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday sent his condolences following the death of three Highlanders Football Club officials and a supporter in a road traffic accident.
Highlanders chairman Kenneth Mhlope (70), vice-chairman Sifiso Siziba (55), treasurer Nkani Khoza (66) and supporter Mbalenhle Sibanda (27) died when their vehicle struck a cow.
The accident occurred on the Harare-Bulawayo Road at the 380-kilometre peg near Mbembesi on 23 July 2026 at around 7:30 pm.
In a statement issued on Saturday, 25 July 2026, by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwaya, Mnangagwa said Highlanders is more than a team, but a symbol of the nation’s heritage, unity and national pride.
He said he had directed that the deceased be accorded a State-assisted funeral.
“It is with a heavy heart and profound sorrow that I learned of the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of three distinguished Executive Members of Highlanders Football Club, Colonel (Retd) Kenneth Mhlophe, the Chairman, Mr Sifiso Siziba, the Vice Chairman, and Mr Nkani Khoza, the Treasurer,” reads the statement.
“Highlanders Football Club is more than a team. It is an institution, a symbol of our heritage, unity, and national pride.
“These departed sons of the soil dedicated their lives to the development of football in Zimbabwe, serving Bosso and the nation with dedication, humility, and love for the game.
“To lose three custodians of such a revered national institution in one tragic moment is a loss, not only to Highlanders, but to the entire nation.
“On behalf of Government, ZANU PF, and the people of Zimbabwe, I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Highlanders Football Club family, to the bereaved families, friends, and to the entire football fraternity.
“I have directed that the deceased be accorded a State-assisted funeral. We pray that the Almighty grants the departed souls eternal peace, and their families strength and comfort during this period of grief.
“May their souls rest in Eternal Peace”.
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