Zimbabwe receives 18 helicopters from Russia

Mnangagwa says they were bought after his personal appeal to Putin for support

19 May 2023 - 11:14 By SHARON MAZINGAIZO

The Zimbabwean government has received 18 helicopters from Russia to be used in medical, air policing and search and rescue operations in the country...

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