The video “WATCH LIVE Mnangagwa Suffered A Stroke Last Week” by GAMBAKWE MEDIA, published on May 19, 2026, features the channel’s founder, Pardon Gambakwe, discussing news and political developments. In the video, he claims that Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa suffered a stroke last week and had to be airlifted out of the country for medical treatment [00:15], [01:36].
Additionally, the video highlights:
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Pardon Gambakwe asserts that the country is currently going through a leadership change, which he describes as one of the biggest in Zimbabwe’s history [00:18].
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He mentions that Chiwenga has arrived in Russia and asserts that Chiwenga is going to be the new president of Zimbabwe [05:31].
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The video also discusses the arrest of Sonja Louise Madzikanda and Tabitha Madzikanda by the Zimbabwe Republic Police in connection with criminal allegations [07:28], [15:09].
Charge Sheet
Wicknell Chivayo’s ex-mother-in-law, Tabitha Madzikanda, has been arrested together with his ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda. They are expected to appear in court on Wednesday. They are facing the following charges:
Tabitha Madzikanda (mother-in-law)
1) Fraud – she accused of attempting to withdraw $1.4 million from Chivayo’s children’s trust fund by trying to remove him as a signatory, allegedly to buy land and build cluster houses.
2) Unauthorised distribution of content – linked to alleged sharing or circulation of material without permission.
3) Undermining the authority of the President – alleged involvement in content or actions seen as damaging to the President’s authority.
4) Digital manipulation / AI-generated images (under investigation) – accused of using AI to fake images suggesting he met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier than he did.
Sonja Madzikanda (ex-wife)
1) Contempt of court (possible charge) – accused of breaching a High Court order relating to access to the couple’s two minor children.
2) Unauthorised distribution of content / undermining authority of the President.
