Staff ReporterThere has been an alleged assassination attempt on Zimbabwean Vice President in Gwanda on Saturday after he started complaining of massive chest pains, while sitting at the high table, shortly after having a meal with other high level government delegates.
Although its not clear what type of food he ate, a close ally of the Vice President told us that Mnangagwa had ice cream (for dessert) from Gushungo Dairy which is owned by President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace and supplies the Alpha Omega dairy range.
One of Mnangagwa aids confirmed that he began vomiting blood and lost consciousness. He was first taken to a Gwanda Hospital for treatment but aides insist it was clear there was no motivation to treat to him properly and army general Constantine Chiwenga intervened by directing that an airforce helicopter take him to Claybank Hospital in Gweru.
There is a suggestion he might be flown to South Africa for further treatment as a precaution.
President Mugabe and alongside dozens of Zanu PF bigwigs was at the Pelandaba Stadium in Gwanda today for the so-called Presidential Youth Interface Rallies in Matabeleland South.
More details as we get them…….
What we know so far about Mnangagwa poisoning
*Mnangagwa began complaining of discomfort about 7 minutes after finishing his meal.
*In less than 10 minutes he was vomiting heavily.
*First taken to Gwanda Hospital
*Army General Chiwenga intervenes and directs that airforce helicopter take him to Gweru
