parachutists were jumping from a Casa 212 aircraft.
The names of the deceased were being withheld until their next of kin are informed.
Squadron Leader Matingwina said the five who were injured were admitted at Manyame Airbase Hospital and are in a stable condition.
AFZ Commander Air Marshal Perrance Shiri conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased.
He said the AFZ had lost dedicated and brave members.
“It is indeed a sad day for the AFZ and indeed the nation after we have learnt of the passing on of two of our members during a parachute training exercise,” he said.
“On behalf of the AFZ and indeed on my own behalf, I would like to convey condolences to the families of the deceased members.”



