David Chapfika died when his car crashed off a bridge and flipped into a river. The former deputy finance minister was 68 years old. His Mercedes-Benz hit another vehicle near Chabwino before going over the bridge. The accident happened at a spot locals call the Stondon bridge. Emergency crews found his car upside down in the water.
Chapfika served as a politician for many years with the ruling ZANU PF party. He represented Mutoko South in parliament and sat on the party's Central Committee. During the early 2000s he supported policies that gave more economic control to local people. ZimLive and Crime Watch Zimbabwe both reported his death on social media. Multiple news sources confirmed the crash details.
False reports about Chapfika's death spread online in 2021. People claimed he had died from COVID-19 problems. Those stories turned out to be completely wrong. This time officials have verified that he really did pass away. The government has not made any official statements about his death.
Party members and people from his home area will likely honor his memory soon. Chapfika played an important role in economic discussions during his government service. His work in parliament and the Central Committee made him well-known among party leaders.
Chapfika served as a politician for many years with the ruling ZANU PF party. He represented Mutoko South in parliament and sat on the party's Central Committee. During the early 2000s he supported policies that gave more economic control to local people. ZimLive and Crime Watch Zimbabwe both reported his death on social media. Multiple news sources confirmed the crash details.
False reports about Chapfika's death spread online in 2021. People claimed he had died from COVID-19 problems. Those stories turned out to be completely wrong. This time officials have verified that he really did pass away. The government has not made any official statements about his death.
Party members and people from his home area will likely honor his memory soon. Chapfika played an important role in economic discussions during his government service. His work in parliament and the Central Committee made him well-known among party leaders.
