"He became ill suddenly on Tuesday afternoon and
became worse overnight. He was then rushed to a nearby clinic in the early
hours of Wednesday. His health stabilised and he was later discharged without
further referrals," Mbudziyadhura's friend and manager Paradzai Makosa told
the Standard.
"Upon receiving the message we panicked seeing that we
are in the middle of this Covid-19 pandemic. Mbudziyadhura has long-term
complications with abdominal injuries sustained from a car accident that nearly
claimed his life in 2007."
Makosa said the family was still looking for funds to cover
Mbudziyadhura's medical expenses. "Well-wishers can still chip in because
at the moment he is grounded. He needs to go for checkups. Hard times have
befallen a lot of people in this country, and Mbudziyadhura has not been
spared.
"He lost his full-time job at Hifa [Harare
International Festival of the Arts] and subsequently medical benefits among
many other packages. After losing his job and benefits, Chimhowa purchased a
piece of land in Hozheri, Gweru, and he is planning to become a full-time
farmer if his health improves."
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