Mnangagwa’s ally in bizarre ritual

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ally Pedzisai “Scott” Sakupwanya has performed traditional rituals to ostensibly appease the spirits of several artisanal miners who perished at his Redwing gold mine in Penhalonga, Manicaland province.

The rituals were held at the mine on Sunday with Sakupwanya’s company, Better Brands, funding the traditional ceremony.

 A truckload of traditional beer, brewed two weeks ago, was consumed at the ceremony where a catering service company was hired to feed hundreds of people who attended the event, among them traditional leaders, Zanu PF bigwigs and artisanal miners.

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