In the wake of Garry Mapanzure’s tragic death, UK-based Zimbabwean businesswoman Olinda Chapel has offered to buy ambulances for the government of Zimbabwe.
Garry Mapanzure sadly passed away on Friday morning after being involved in a horrific car accident on Thursday. He reportedly died while waiting for an ambulance to ferry him from Masvingo to Harare.
In the wake of Garry Mapanzure’s tragic death, UK-based Zimbabwean businesswoman Olinda Chapel has offered to buy ambulances for the government of Zimbabwe.
Garry Mapanzure sadly passed away on Friday morning after being involved in a horrific car accident on Thursday. He reportedly died while waiting for an ambulance to ferry him from Masvingo to Harare.
Meanwhile, Mars Zimbabwe has come under heavy criticism after it emerged that they refused to ferry the now-deceased musician to Harare to get medical treatment.
Olinda Chapel Offers to Buy Ambulances
Speaking out after Garry Mapanzure’s death, Olinda took to her Facebook page and pledged to buy and donate 10 second-hand ambulances to the government.
Olinda Chapel offered to buy and ship the ambulances under the condition, that they do not charge her duty.
“Zimbabwe govt I will buy and donate 10 second-hand ambulances from the UK and ship them. As long as you guarantee NO DUTY. I am heartbroken 💔,” she wrote
Social Media Reacts
Olinda Chapel’s offer has sparked mixed reactions on social media.
While some praised her for her generous offer, some social media users highlighted the broader issues within the healthcare system that need attention. Netizens expressed concerns about the effectiveness of ambulances without adequate healthcare facilities
Here are some of the reactions;
@Stacey Fiona;
What’s the point to have ambulances yet there’s no health machines and medicine in the hospitals 😌
@Faith Chihoro;
The ambulance will get people to hospitals which do not have adequate medical equipment and medications to save lives. This issue is bigger than 10 ambulances, but nice gesture.
@Mildred Mutauri;
I have so much respect for you maiNandi this post made me realize kuti they are people who really care about our nation may God continue to bless you my sister ☹️😢😢😢
@Letwine Samurio;
Your heart is so pure but give it to government is the same kupa murimi ano kanga mbeu 💔💔💔💔💔💔but as your choose lm proud if you Nyari
