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Tagwirei says he was put in coma for 4-hours
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BUSINESSMAN Kudakwashe Tagwirei has revealed that he was placed in a medically induced coma during an operation to remove his gall bladder after being diagnosed with gallstones, dismissing speculation that he had been seriously ill.
Speaking during a sermon at a Seventh-day Adventist church in central Harare on August 1, Tagwirei recounted the procedure and the emotional experience of recovering from surgery.
"A few weeks ago I went for an operation. A lot of people thought I was very sick - no, I was not. I went for an operation to remove my gall bladder because I had gallstones," he said.
Reflecting on the surgery, Tagwirei questioned the common medical view that the gall bladder is not an essential organ.
"They said that part is not important in your body. I don't know why they say this — it would mean God added a part which was not necessary. They said the gall bladder was used by dinosaurs a long time ago. I just said I think they have not discovered why it is important; time will tell what its relevance is.
"Anyway, they had to take it out. I was in there for about four hours."
Tagwirei said waking from the medically induced coma reinforced the importance of his family, particularly his wife.
"I went into a coma. When I was waking up, the first person I wanted to see was my wife," he said.
"You know when you are now dying, you will look for your wife."
The 57-year-old Sakunda Holdings founder remains one of Zimbabwe's most influential and controversial businessmen. He is under sanctions imposed by the United States and the United Kingdom over allegations that he played a central role in activities that contributed to Zimbabwe's economic and currency crisis. Tagwirei has denied wrongdoing.
In recent months, Tagwirei has become increasingly prominent within Zanu PF after joining the party's Central Committee. His growing political influence has fuelled speculation about his long-term ambitions, although he has not publicly declared any intention to seek the presidency.
He has also attracted attention for donating hundreds of vehicles to Zanu PF Politburo and Central Committee members, a move that has further cemented his influence within the ruling party while drawing criticism from some quarters.
Speaking during a sermon at a Seventh-day Adventist church in central Harare on August 1, Tagwirei recounted the procedure and the emotional experience of recovering from surgery.
"A few weeks ago I went for an operation. A lot of people thought I was very sick - no, I was not. I went for an operation to remove my gall bladder because I had gallstones," he said.
Reflecting on the surgery, Tagwirei questioned the common medical view that the gall bladder is not an essential organ.
"They said that part is not important in your body. I don't know why they say this — it would mean God added a part which was not necessary. They said the gall bladder was used by dinosaurs a long time ago. I just said I think they have not discovered why it is important; time will tell what its relevance is.
"Anyway, they had to take it out. I was in there for about four hours."
"I went into a coma. When I was waking up, the first person I wanted to see was my wife," he said.
"You know when you are now dying, you will look for your wife."
The 57-year-old Sakunda Holdings founder remains one of Zimbabwe's most influential and controversial businessmen. He is under sanctions imposed by the United States and the United Kingdom over allegations that he played a central role in activities that contributed to Zimbabwe's economic and currency crisis. Tagwirei has denied wrongdoing.
In recent months, Tagwirei has become increasingly prominent within Zanu PF after joining the party's Central Committee. His growing political influence has fuelled speculation about his long-term ambitions, although he has not publicly declared any intention to seek the presidency.
He has also attracted attention for donating hundreds of vehicles to Zanu PF Politburo and Central Committee members, a move that has further cemented his influence within the ruling party while drawing criticism from some quarters.
Source - zimlive
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