Daniel Chingoma, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur, musician, and politician, has died, according to reports from the Children of War Veterans Association.
Chingoma gained national attention in 2011 for designing and building a helicopter, dubbed the “Zimcopter,” which was banned from flying by the government.
Apart from his innovative endeavors, Chingoma was also the founding director of Taisek Engineering (PVT) Ltd and had a passion for music.
In the political arena, Chingoma formed the Zimbabwe Industrial and Technological Revolutionary Party (ZITER) in 2010 and announced his candidacy for the 2018 presidential elections in 2015.
The cause of Chingoma’s death has not been disclosed, and further details are awaited.
His passing has sent shockwaves through the entrepreneurial and political communities, with many paying tribute to his innovative spirit and vision for Zimbabwe’s development.
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