President Emmerson Mnangagwa reportedly took a Zimbabwean delegation of 238 people to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan. President Mnangagwa Takes A Zimbabwean Delegation Of 238 To COP29 in Azerbaijan ZimLive reported that the trip cost the nation an estimated US$2 million. Critics have highlighted the expenses, with each delegate reportedly receiving a $1,000 daily allowance for the five-day conference, totalling $1.
2 million in allowances alone. Zimbabwe’s trip expenses cover accommodation, commercial flights, and allowances. President Mnangagwa departed Harare on Sunday aboard a luxury Boeing 737-700 BBJ, rented from Royal Jet Services at an estimated US$12,700 per hour, ZimLive revealed.
ALSO READ: Government’s Explanation On Zimbabwe’s 2024 Olympics Delegation Size Causes Chaos Online The chartered flight, with an 18-hour round trip between Harare and Baku, is expected to cost Zimbabwean taxpayers over US$200,000, excluding the expense of returning the jet to Dubai for its “empty leg” return. Royal Jet’s plane features VIP seating and a private bedroom Alongside the official delegation, an additional 44 Zimbabweans listed under an “Overflow” category have travelled to COP29, independently covering their costs. Zimbabwe’s combined 282 representatives contrast sharply with other nations’ delegation sizes, including South Africa’s 51, France’s 63, and Botswana’s 39.
Zimbos online expressed reservations about Zimbabw.
