Summary
Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker Desire Moyo died in a car accident after his vehicle hit an elephant. The accident occurred early Friday on the Bulawayo-Gweru highway, injuring four other lawmakers. Moyo was known for his work in the arts and was a member of the Citizens Coalition for Change.
Key Facts
- Desire Moyo was a member of the Zimbabwean parliament and part of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change.
- The car accident happened on the Bulawayo-Gweru highway in Zimbabwe.
- Moyo died instantly when their vehicle collided with an elephant.
- Four other MPs traveling with Moyo were injured in the crash.
- Moyo was a poet and contributed significantly to the arts.
- He was involved in parliament's sport, recreation, arts, and culture committee.
- The accident occurred a day before Moyo's 46th birthday.
- Tributes have been given for Moyo's contributions to Zimbabwe's creative sector.
