Health crisis shakes Mnangagwa’s inner circle, senior officials fall ill – ZimEye

POLITICAL COUNSEL – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inner circle, including his deputies, are struggling to cope with the growing health crisis.

The latest victim is former Education Minister Cain Mathema, who recently suffered a stroke.

Also, Vice President Kembo Mohadi struggled through his speech at a recent laptop donation event at Manama High School in southern Gwanda.

Mohadi suddenly developed a severe cough and had to pause his speech to ask for water. He looked pale and exhausted throughout the event.

Despite his appearance, the 74-year-old vice president has denied rumors that his health is failing, claiming he is in good health but is feeling the effects of aging.

Yet the incident follows a worrying pattern.

Last October, Mohadi fainted during the launch of the Gutusi parliamentary by-election, leading security agents to force journalists to delete videos of the incident.

Mohadi, who campaigned for Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front youth leader John Paradza, also reportedly fainted while delivering an Africa Day public address at the University of Zimbabwe.

He struggled to stand up but had to finish his speech sitting down.

During a recent visit to check on Matima’s recovery, Muhadi himself appeared frail.

Mathima was last seen in public two years ago and has been bedridden ever since.

These health challenges are part of a broader pattern affecting Mnangagwa’s government.

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is also battling chronic health issues and has made frequent trips to China for routine checkups.

The health crisis among Mnangagwa’s top officials has raised serious concerns about the stability and functionality of the current government.

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