Mutumwa Dziva Mawere, a highly regarded businessman and political figure, held a press conference today in London at the office of his company, THZ-Holdings. The purpose of the event was to address the swirling rumors surrounding his health, which have recently been spreading through media outlets. These rumors, which suggested that Mawere was seriously ill, were not only unsubstantiated but were also part of a larger political strategy aimed at undermining his influence.
In his press conference, Mawere categorically refuted claims that he was suffering from any terminal illness, providing clarity on the situation. He explained that he did indeed fall ill during the summer, but the illness was related to a mild case of COVID-19. Mawere emphasized that the virus did not cause any serious complications, and his recovery was swift. However, due to his age, the doctors decided it was best to keep him under observation in the hospital for two weeks as a precautionary measure. He assured the public that the hospitalization was routine and that his health had since fully recovered.
Mawere expressed his frustration with the misinformation being circulated by those with vested interests in tarnishing his reputation. He explained that the false reports about his illness were part of a concerted attempt to damage his credibility and political standing, orchestrated by his enemies within the Zimbabwean government. The timing of these rumors, he pointed out, was no coincidence, as they coincided with his family’s ongoing efforts to return to political prominence in Zimbabwe. His brother, who had plans to run for office, was also a target of these orchestrated attacks.
The press conference took a particularly alarming turn when Mawere revealed that at the beginning of January, a series of photos were published in certain dubious media outlets, showing a man who was claimed to be Mawere. However, as Mawere pointed out, the person in the photos was not him. The media outlets, he claimed, were attempting to deceive the public into believing that he was gravely ill, and the photos were part of a smear campaign to discredit him further.
Mawere went on to explain that this was not the first time the Zimbabwean government had resorted to such tactics. He stated that the government was determined to prevent his family from returning to power and believed that they would go to any lengths to ensure that this did not happen. The use of misinformation, as Mawere described, was merely one of the many ways in which the government was trying to block his family’s political aspirations.
Throughout the press conference, Mawere made it clear that despite the political attacks and false rumors, his resolve remained strong. He reiterated that he had fully recovered from his illness and was in good health. He also expressed his determination to continue his business endeavors through THZ-Holdings and to fight for the political future of his family in Zimbabwe.
The incident surrounding the illness rumors serves as a stark reminder of the lengths to which some political actors are willing to go to maintain control and suppress their opposition. For Mawere, the experience of being targeted by misinformation has only strengthened his commitment to fight for the truth, both for himself and for his family’s legacy. He vowed that these political attacks would not deter him from continuing his mission.
