…sets record straight on victims of tragic incident
Fredrick Moyo
Telecommunications giant NetOne has applauded the kindly gesture from Chilonga Community who assisted in the recovery operation after a tragic incident which occurred at Chilonga Bridge along Runde River in Chiredzi on April 30 2022 claiming the life of one of their employees and another yet to be identified victim.
In a press statement undersigned by NetOne Board Chairperson Susan Mutangadura and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Raphael Mushanawani, the mobile operator thanked the local leadership and community at large for helping retrieve the vehicle involved and its occupants.
“The NetOne Board, Management, and Staff thank the Chilonga community and local leadership for their support and remarkable efforts in the recovery operation. We would also like to thank the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and its Sub-Aqua Unit, Malilangwe Trust, Tongaat Hulett, the Department of Civil Protection Unit (CPU) and Honourable Killion Callisto Gwanetsa (MP), for the assistance rendered.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased during this difficult time. Mr Samson Zvarimwa has been a valued member of the NetOne team since 1 July 2011ad will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of the departed,” read part of the statement.
NetOne Group CEO Mushanawami left Harare last night for Bikita to attend the funeral wake of the late Zvarimwa.
Zvarimwa joined NetOne in July 2011, and has been working for the company since then.
Recently, a D4D pickup truck believed to be belonging to Chief Chilonga Tiyani was involved in an accident while attempting to cross the river and the vehicle was swept away and one person was confirmed dead while three other were missing, with Chief Chilonga surviving the incident after managing to swim out of danger.
Chilonga Bridge has off late become a dark spot for people using the crossing point prompting people to superstitiously claim the presence of mermaids at the place.
