Mnangagwa Grants State Funerals for Highlanders FC Officials

President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted state-assisted funerals to three Highlanders FC executive committee members killed in a road accident, iHarare reported. The announcement was made by Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda during a parliamentary session. The officials died in a tragic crash along the Gweru–Bulawayo highway, a tragedy that has shaken the football community and the nation. The state-assisted funerals honor their contribution to the sport and provide support to the bereaved families, while also acknowledging the club’s national significance. The horizon: the gesture may bolster Mnangagwa’s popularity among football fans, particularly in the Highlanders stronghold. However, it also highlights the persistent danger of Zimbabwe’s roads and the need for improved highway safety.