Mnangagwa gets 588 cattle for 84th birthday amid poverty

President Mnangagwa received 588 cattle as birthday gifts from seven donors during his 84th birthday celebrations in Mvurwi on September 15. The event coincided with the inaugural Munhumutapa Day and was held in Mvurwi, Mashonaland Central Province. Critics highlighted the contrast between the lavish gifts and the poverty faced by many young Zimbabweans, who are grappling with poverty. The donations sparked public criticism online, with many questioning the timing. The birthday celebrations included the inaugural Munhumutapa Day. The cattle were donated by seven donors, and the event drew widespread attention and was covered by national and local media.