Indian billionaire Harpal Randhawa, owner of RioZim, and his son were among those killed in the plane crash in Zvamahande area in Zimbabwe. Reportedly, the tragic accident occurred when the Cessna 206 aircraft, owned by RioZim, was en route from Harare to Murowa diamond mine.
The incident happened on Friday. Technical fault with the aircraft is suspected the reason behind the mishap.
Reportedly, all the passengers onboard lost their lives in the accident. Six people were confirmed dead by the police.
Randhawa was the owner of RioZim, a mining company producing gold and coal as well as refining nickel and copper. He was also the chairman of the GEM Group.
Randhawa was a partner at Sabre Capital Worldwide for 12 years, from 2002 to 2014 before joining the GEM Group.
Filmaker Hopewell Chinono, a friend of Randhawa, condoled his death.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Harpal Randhawa, the owner of RioZim who died today in a plane crash in Zvishavane. Five other people including his son, who was also a pilot but a passenger on this flight, also died in the crash,” wrote Chinono on X.
My thoughts are with his wife, family, friends and the RioZim community, he added.
Meanwhile, RioZim company secretary said that they will be releasing a full statement later.