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This follows an inspection of the Robert Mugabe International Airport, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport and the Victoria Falls International Airport by Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care Retired General Dr Constantino Chiwenga this Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Following the government\u2019s decision on the 8th of September to open the country\u2019s skies, Vice President Retired General Dr Constantino Chiwenga this Saturday embarked on an inspection of the country\u2019s major airports.Accompanied by several government ministers Vice President Chiwenga\u2019s first port of call was Robert Mugabe International Airport where he was taken on a tour by the Airports Company of Zimbabwe Board Chairperson Mr Dave opatlal.<\/p>\n<p>After the tour, vice president Chiwenga certified RGM International Airport ready to resume flights.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am impressed by what I have seen here. It shows RGM is ready to receive flights. 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