Six killed in Marondera helicopter crash, including “high-profile businessman”

Six people, including a high-profile businessman, were killed when a helicopter came down in rural Marondera on Wednesday evening.

The aircraft, which was carrying six occupants, the businessman, three other passengers and two pilots, crashed at around 5 pm on 30 September.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) first confirmed the incident before Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana, issued a statement on X on Wednesday night.

“The Government wishes to confirm that a helicopter crash has occurred, involving one high-profile businessman, three other passengers, and two pilots,” Mangwana wrote.

“Current information indicates that there were no survivors.”

Mangwana said the ZRP would confirm the names of the victims in due course and extended condolences to their families and friends.

“We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the victims, their families, and their friends during this difficult time,” he said.

Neither Mangwana nor the ZRP has identified the businessman, amid growing speculation over his identity.

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