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Four Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officials—Revenue Officers identified as Maguta, Mitwira, Homera, and Gwatirinda—were arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for allegedly extorting a transport operator.
The ZIMRA officials are accused of demanding a US$6,000 bribe from Beatrice Maramwidze, a director at Best Express Logistics, to release a company bus impounded during an anti-smuggling operation.
Despite Best Express Logistics paying the ZiG 55,000 customs duty, the officials demanded a bribe to release the bus from BAK Storage in Harare.
Following a ZACC undercover investigation triggered by Maramwidze’s report, the officials were apprehended in a ZIMRA vehicle after accepting a US$1,500 bribe.
A subsequent search revealed an additional US$3,951, suspected to be proceeds from further extortion.
The suspects are being held at Avondale Police Station and are scheduled to appear in Harare Magistrates’ Court on Friday, January 11, 2025.
ZACC encourages the public and businesses to report corruption via WhatsApp at +263719529483, using the theme “Refuse, Resist, Report Corruption.”
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Four ZIMRA officials were arrested by ZACC for taking a bribe from a transport operator. They asked for money to release a bus that was impounded. Even though the company paid customs duty, the officials still wanted a bribe. The officials were caught by ZACC after taking a bribe and more money was found in their possession. The suspects are now in custody and will appear in court. ZACC wants people to report corruption through WhatsApp.

ZACC Arrests Four ZIMRA Officials For Extortion

A Sergeant in the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Isaac Chakoma Machokoto (42), who serves as the Member in Charge of the Machongwe Police Base in Chimanimani, appeared before the Chipinge Magistrates’ Court facing four counts of “criminal abuse of office.”
According to prosecutors, in October 2024, Machokoto received several reports from complainants and made arrests but allegedly released the suspects without filing charges. Instead, he is accused of accepting various bribes from the suspects to facilitate their release.
In one notable incident, a complainant named Kudzai Ndima reported an assault case against Joseph Peneti. Machokoto arrested Peneti and detained him at the police base.
However, rather than compiling a full criminal docket, Machokoto allegedly accepted a bribe of US$30 from Peneti and released him without formally charging him, violating his responsibilities as a police officer.
In another incident, Machokoto reportedly received US$50 from a suspected sexual offender accused of engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor.
Following the proceedings, Machokoto was remanded out of custody and ordered to deposit US$200 with the clerk of court.
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Sergeant Isaac Chakoma Machokoto from Machongwe Police Base in Zimbabwe is accused of taking bribes to release criminals. People reported crimes, he arrested suspects, but then let them go in exchange for money. One person who reported an assault paid $30 to be released. Another person accused of sexual offenses paid $50 to be let go. Machokoto now has to pay $200 and is facing charges of abusing his power as a police officer.

Machongwe Police Base Member-in-Charge Accused Of Accepting Bribe To Release Rapist

An inter-ministerial task force on smuggling recently uncovered 150 bags of 50kg fertiliser and seeds from the Presidential Inputs Scheme at a house in Queensdale Suburb, Bulawayo. The fertiliser, intended to support farmers, was allegedly being sold illegally.
<a href="https://cite.org.zw/presidential-farming-inputs-found-in-byo-smuggling-bust/#Asakhe">CITE</a> reported sources within the National Anti-Smuggling Task Force as saying the fertiliser was discovered after a tip-off. Said a source:
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On December 27, 2024, at around 9 am, while on duty, we arrived at No. 15 Connolly Road, Queensdale, acting on a tip-off about suspected smuggled goods.
Instead of finding contraband, we discovered large quantities of fertiliser resembling those from the Presidential Inputs Scheme.
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The house owner, Wallace Mapiye (40), denied ownership of the fertiliser and implicated Edgar Bhiri (28) of Njube as the person responsible. Mapiye then led the task force to Bhiri, who was intercepted en route to a church in Emganwini.
Bhiri admitted to delivering the fertiliser to Mapiye’s home and claimed to have obtained the goods from Tawanda Sibanda (56) of Mpopoma. He also alleged that he was instructed to sell the products and receive a share of the proceeds.
The task force subsequently located Sibanda at his residence, where he was apprehended. During questioning, Sibanda revealed that he had received the fertiliser from a woman identified only as Yvonne, an extension officer, whose contact information was shared with authorities.
Sibanda allegedly admitted to receiving 150 bags of 50kg compound D fertilizer for sale and assigned Bhiri to handle the transactions.
All three suspects—Mapiye, Bhiri, and Sibanda—were taken to ZRP Queensdale. An official report was filed, and the case was referred to the police anti-corruption unit.
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150 bags of presidential fertiliser and seeds were found hidden at a house in Bulawayo. The fertiliser, meant for farmers, was being sold illegally. The owner of the house denied owning the fertiliser and accused someone else of being responsible. The person then led authorities to another person involved. The authorities found out that the fertiliser was received from a woman named Yvonne, who is an extension officer. The suspects were taken to ZRP Queensdale, and the case was referred to the police anti-corruption unit.

Stolen 150 Bags Of Presidential Fertiliser Found Hidden At Bulawayo House

Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister, Felix Mhona, has issued a stern warning to illegal driving schools.
Speaking at the 2024 Festive Season Road Traffic Awareness Campaign, Mhona also warning the public against bribing Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) officials to pass road tests, as such corruption contributes to road traffic accidents. Said Mhona (via <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/government-warns-corrupt-driving-schools/">ZBC News</a>):
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We have witnessed a surge in driving schools. Consequently, we’ll enforce stricter registration requirements to ensure road safety and order. Our goal is to produce responsible, skilled drivers we can be proud of.
We must not offer bribes to VID officials. I recall a conversation with a relative who claimed to have paid a bribe through a driving school.
I contacted the instructor and examiner, who initially denied the allegation, but the instructor admitted to collecting bribes on their behalf. Let’s refrain from bribing officials.
</blockquote>
An unknown number of driving schools operate without licenses, and some of these schools employ unqualified instructors.
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The government is warning illegal driving schools and people not to bribe officials to pass road tests. The Minister says they will make sure driving schools follow the rules to keep roads safe. Some driving schools are not licensed and have unqualified instructors. Don't pay bribes to pass tests. The goal is to have responsible drivers on the road. Remember, safety comes first!

Government Warns Illegal Driving Schools

Two police officers were arraigned before the Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning after resisting arrest by Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) officers.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mduduzi Makina (39) and Elliot Gava (42), police officers stationed at Z.R.P Sakubva holding the ranks of Sergeant and Constable respectively, were brought to court for assaulting or resisting a peace officer. The incident is alleged to have occurred on December 11, 2024.
The accused were on duty at a roadblock along Mutare-Masvingo road near Mutare Teachers College, conducting traffic duties when the ZACC team responded to a complaint of corrupt activities at the police roadblock.
During surveillance, ZACC officers observed some police officers soliciting and receiving bribes from motorists.
The ZACC team moved in and managed to arrest Constable Peace Muchenje for bribery. They then attempted to seize a roadblock declaration book as evidence.
Makina and Gava confronted the ZACC officers, demanding the return of the declaration book. They allegedly pulled one of the ZACC investigators from the driver’s seat, removed the car keys from the ignition, twisted his arm, seized the declaration book, and fled the scene.
Makina and Gava were released on US$100 bail each and are scheduled to appear in court on January 10, 2025.
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Two police officers in Zimbabwe were taken to court for fighting against other officers during a corruption raid. They were accused of trying to hide a book that showed their corrupt actions at a roadblock. They even attacked the officers trying to stop them and ran away. They were let go on bail and have to go back to court in January 2025. The police officers were caught trying to get bribes from drivers at a roadblock. This is not allowed and they are facing consequences for their actions.

Police Officers Flee Roadblock During Anti-Corruption Raid

The Harare City Council reportedly collected only US$100 in licence fees from tuckshop owners in residential areas over six months.
This was said by Harare City Council’s acting revenue collection manager, Alfred Guni when he appeared before the Commission of Inquiry, which is probing the operations of Harare City Council since 2017, chaired by retired Justice Maphios Cheda.
He said from April to September 2024, the City Council recorded only US$100 from tuckshops located in residential areas.
The paltry revenue collected from tuckshops raises suspicions of massive corruption within the council, given that almost every street in high-density residential areas has several tuckshops. Said Guni:
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The revenue from tuckshops in residential areas is collected by our market officers, who go around to gather these funds.
If we collect as little as US$100, it indicates a failure on the part of those designated to collect the funds.
This level of performance is concerning, given the number of tuckshops around the city.
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Guni conceded that the City Council is grappling with revenue leakages due to corrupt officials. He said:
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I would not confirm that the City Council owns tuckshops but it licenses privately owned tuckshops but what it owns are commercial buildings that are available for rental to the public.
The City made a resolution to collect tuckshop fees from those we see in our residential areas as long as they are compliant with the building inspectorate laws.
That figure does not mean nothing came but it is a percentage of a huge figure. What it means is that we are getting very low income.
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The Harare City Council only collected $100 in fees from tuckshop owners in residential areas in six months. This is a very small amount of money. The council suspects corruption because there are many tuckshops in the city, but they are not collecting enough money from them. The council's revenue manager said they have problems with corrupt officials causing money to be lost. They need to fix this problem to collect more money from tuckshops.

Shock As Harare Council Collects Only $100 In Tuckshop Licence Fees Over Six Months

Victoria Falls Mayor Councillor Prince Moyo has suspended Town Clerk Ronnie Dube with immediate effect over allegations of abuse of office and corruption.
In the letter of suspension addressed to Dube, dated December 02, Moyo said that the suspension is in terms of Section 139 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15. Some of the allegations levelled against Dube are:
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<li>Allocating stands 9816 and 9945 to Priscilla Thabolo and Portia Saritsozo without following Council procedures</li>
<li>Awarding a contract to Cascade Engineering Consultants without following tender processes.</li>
<li>Selling and transferring stand 1829 in Chinotimba Township without receiving payment or following procedures.</li>
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See the letter below:
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RE: SUSPENSION OF THE TOWN CLERK IN TERMS OF 5139 (3) OF URBAN COUNILS ACT CHAPTER 29:15

In my capacity as the Mayor, I have received several complaints and allegations of abuse of office and corruption against yourself.
In particular it is alleged that you allocated or caused to be allocated stand 9816 to Priscilla Thabolo and stand 9945 to Portia Saritsozo without following Council procedures.
It is alleged that the above two have a relationship with you, (2)it is alleged that you awarded a contract to Cascade Engineering Consultants for overseeing a contract management without following the tender processes and, (3) it is alleged that you sold and transferred stand 1829 Chinotimba Township and Council did not receive payment for the same and the sale was not procedurally done.
As a result of the above allegations amongst others I hereby suspend with immediate effect and this suspension is in terms of 5139 of the Urban Councils Act Chapter 29:15.
You are required to leave Council offices forthwith. Council will notify you on the way forward.
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Last week, Dube was named Zimbabwe’s Best Performing Chief Executive for 2024 by the Zimbabwe CEO’s Network.
Dube, who assumed his position at Victoria Falls City Council eight years ago, succeeded Christopher Dube, now Town Clerk for Bulawayo City Council.
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Victoria Falls Mayor Prince Moyo has suspended Town Clerk Ronnie Dube for doing bad things. Dube is accused of unfair land dealings and giving contracts without following rules. The mayor got many complaints about Dube. The suspension is immediate, and Dube must leave the office. Dube was named Zimbabwe's Best CEO in 2024. He took over the job eight years ago. Christopher Dube is now the Town Clerk for Bulawayo City Council.

Victoria Falls Mayor Suspends Town Clerk Ronnie Dube Over Corruption Allegations

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Mathew Mudimu (37), a Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) ranger, on charges of theft and criminal abuse of duty.
According to a statement from ZACC, Mudimu is accused of conspiring with fellow ranger Courage Homela to illegally sell stolen Kapenta fishing permit tags, resulting in an estimated loss of US$1,200 for ZimParks. Reads the statement:
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It is alleged that Mudimu conspired with fellow ranger Courage Homela to steal unregistered fishing tags from ZimParks storerooms. These tags were meant for official allocation to kapenta fishers.
In March 2023, Mapuranga Chikwasha, a fisherman, had his application for a kapenta fishing permit rejected due to lake overcapacity.
However, Mudimu reportedly offered Chikwasha three stolen fishing tags for lease for US$450 per month.
Chikwasha paid US$700 through Mudimu’s wife and the accused person installed one of the tags on Chikwasha’s vessel.
</blockquote>
According to ZACC, the theft was uncovered during a routine patrol when ZimParks officials discovered an unregistered fishing tag and subsequently impounded the vessel. Investigations later confirmed that the tag had been stolen from ZimParks.
Mudimu was arraigned at the Chinhoyi Magistrates Court on November 27, 2024, where he was granted US$100 bail. He is scheduled to return to court on December 14, 2024.
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A ZimParks ranger named Mathew Mudimu was arrested for stealing and selling fishing tags. He worked with another ranger to steal tags from ZimParks and sold them to fishermen. One fisherman paid $700 for three stolen tags. Mudimu was caught when officials found an unregistered tag on a boat. He was charged with theft and criminal abuse of duty. Mudimu got bail and will go back to court on December 14, 2024. It is estimated that ZimParks lost $1,200 due to this illegal activity.

ZimParks Ranger Arrested For Illegally Selling Fishing Permits

United States-based veteran opposition activist Freeman Chari has claimed that corruption is deeply entrenched within the opposition movement.
In a post on X, Chari said that some figures within the opposition discourage efforts to expose corruption, arguing that doing so would provide ZANU PF with ammunition to attack the opposition. Said Chari:
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The biggest problem in the pro-democracy movement is that we have so many corrupt people in there. Anyone exposing those people is quickly shut down hanzi you give ZANU PF ammunition.
If you call them out privately they don’t stop. It did not start now. In the early 2000s, there was a scholarship program in MDC for persecuted activists, soon it became a family affair.
</blockquote>
Chari warned that sweeping corruption in the opposition under the carpet will embolden the corrupt, and the same people may end up being elected to public office such as councils where they perpetuate graft. He said:
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We have seen many of such initiatives, finances etc just being mishandled. We end up being quiet because of the law of unintended consequences but it doesn’t stop.
It then goes into councils and the same unscrupulous characters carry the same behaviour into office. We defend them but they don’t stop.
</blockquote>
Chari, who has raised thousands of dollars to build classroom blocks at schools across Zimbabwe, said that there is a need for transparency and accountability within the opposition, warning that failure to do so could lead to the opposition becoming just like ZANU PF.
Corruption within Zimbabwe’s councils, including those governed by opposition councillors, has been a longstanding issue.
Recently, Bulawayo Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu and Councillor Mpumelelo Moyo were arrested for allegedly demanding a US$20,000 bribe from Chinese investors.
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has highlighted that council officials are a significant source of corruption, with 13% of all reported cases involving local government employees.
Meanwhile, the ongoing commission of inquiry into Harare City Council, led by Retired Justice Maphios Cheda, continues to expose widespread corruption, with several council officials—some affiliated with the opposition—implicated in massive graft.
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Freeman Chari says there is a lot of corruption in the opposition movement in Zimbabwe. Some opposition leaders hide corruption to not help the ruling party. Chari warns that ignoring corruption could lead to bad people being elected. He raised money for schools and wants more transparency in the opposition. Corruption is a big problem in Zimbabwe's councils, even in places run by the opposition. Some council members have been arrested for taking bribes. An inquiry is finding a lot of corruption in the Harare City Council. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission is trying to stop corruption in local government.

Freeman Chari Claims Corruption Is Deeply Entrenched In Opposition Movement

ZANU PF MP Wiriranai Muchemwa (43) and Ward 15 councillor Knowledge Chipindu (40) appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on Tuesday on allegations of misappropriating US$12,000 donated as mealie meal to the community by a Chinese mining firm.
As reported by <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-mp-councillor-arrested-for-theft-of-us12-000-donation">The Sunday Mail</a>, the two were not asked to plead to the charges when they appeared before Magistrate Tildah Mazhande and were charged with theft. They were remanded in custody to Wednesday for a bail application.
Muchemwa, the MP for Uzumba, and Chipindu are accused of stealing from Black Cube Mining Company, represented by Wang Qun, the company’s human resources manager.
Prosecutor Lancelot Mutsokoti alleges that on April 10, 2024, Wang Qun received a WhatsApp message from Muchemwa requesting US$12,000, which he claimed was for a revolving fund for constituency infrastructure development from April 2024 to April 2025.
Muchemwa claimed that the money would be directed towards constituency infrastructure development.
A meeting was held, attended by Chipindu, Tinashe Choto, Xu Maowen, Tinotenda Mutizwa from Yang Sheng, and Trish Maunganidze, the General Manager for Inducorn.
During the meeting, Wang Qun and another mining company, Yang Sheng, agreed to donate mealie meal, while Inducorn opted to donate US$4,000.
The mealie meal was intended to be donated at a Presidential address at Nhakiwa Business Centre, Murewa.
The Chinese companies approached Paguyo Millers, which offers milling and transportation services, and purchased 50 tonnes of maize to produce 40 tonnes of mealie meal.
According to the State, Paguyo Millers released 20 tonnes of mealie meal, which was taken to Murehwa Milling Company, specializing in selling, packaging, and milling maize.
Allegations are that Chipindu facilitated the sale of the mealie meal, which never reached the intended beneficiaries.
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ZANU PF MP Wiriranai Muchemwa and Councillor Knowledge Chipindu were accused of stealing US$12,000 meant for mealie meal for their community from a Chinese mining company. They were taken to court but did not enter their plea. The money was supposed to be used for developing the constituency. The Chinese company had agreed to donate mealie meal and another company had also donated money. The mealie meal was supposed to be given out at an event, but it never reached the people. Chipindu was said to have helped in selling the mealie meal.

ZANU PF MP Steals Mealie Meal Donated By Chinese Company

A villager from Mtetengwe, Beitbridge, has been fined three goats after a traditional court found her guilty of speaking to the regional newspaper <a href="https://newsday.co.zw/southerneye/local/article/200034569/villager-fined-3-goats-for-speaking-to-the-media">Southern Eye</a> and reporting what she perceived as extortionist behaviour by a village head.
Efa Sebata, of Tshamunanga village, was ordered to pay one goat to Headman Mabhidhi, another to complainant village head Edna Tshidixwa, and a third to the community.
She had already been fined two goats and two chickens for allegedly disrespecting Tshidixwa during a gathering where villagers received instructions on rearing day-old chicks distributed by ZANU PF.
Sebata believes she was denied justice and claims that a total abuse of power and corruption is at play in her case. She said:
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I was not given time to explain my case by Headman Mabhidhi. I found it strange that I had a misunderstanding with Tshidixwa who became the complainant, judge and jury and went on to preside over a case she was the complainant.
We were at a workshop, where ZANU PF officials from Harare educated villagers on how to care for broiler chickens.
I was knowledgeable and they suggested making me their point person from where chick distributions would be done. The kraal head was not amused and blocked the idea.
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Sebata questioned Tshidixwa after a meeting, asking why she was blocked, which led to Tshidixwa threatening to make her pay a goat.
A few days later, Sebata was summoned to Tshidixwa’s homestead for a hearing.
Tshidixwa, presiding over the matter with her family members, ordered Sebata to pay two goats and two chickens.
Tshidixwa’s brother subsequently took two chickens from Sebata’s fowl run, instructing her to bring the goats later.
Dissatisfied with the situation, Sebata sought advice from other villagers, who recommended that she contact NewsDay, which in turn referred her to the police.
Sebata was later called to headman Mabhidhi’s court, where she was charged for speaking to the media and reporting to the police.
The villagers are baffled by what they perceive as gross abuse of power by traditional leaders, accusing them of enriching themselves through dubious trials and convictions.
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A woman in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe was fined three goats for talking to the media about corruption. She had already been fined two goats and two chickens before for disrespecting a village head. She believes the traditional court did not give her a fair chance to explain herself. The woman was threatened by the village head after questioning her about being blocked from a job. When she sought advice from other villagers and the media, she was fined even more. The villagers are upset at what they see as unfair treatment by traditional leaders.

Beitbridge Villager Fined 3 Goats For Speaking To The Media

Following the allegations that the Electoral Commission of Namibia awarded a tender to a corrupt South African company linked to Wicknell Chivayo, the ECN has released a statement on its social media pages.
The statement claims that a rigorous process went into selecting Ren-form, and that the value of the tender was not $60 million as reported in the media, but $350,000.
Said the statement:
<blockquote>
18 October 2024 
REBUTAL: FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPT CONDUCT IN THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BALLOT PAPERS TO REN-FORM CC
1. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) unequivocally refutes the malicious and baseless allegations being circulated regarding the award of the contract for the procurement of ballot papers for the November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, as announced on 17 October 2024. These allegations, intended to discredit the Commission and undermine public confidence in the electoral process, are false and misleading. Such unfounded claims are made to cast a shadow on the integrity of Namibia’s electoral system, which the Commission will not allow.
2. As the election season unfolds, we note the deliberate spread of misinformation, aimed at creating confusion and sowing distrust. The Commission firmly asserts that our procurement processes are fully transparent and compliant with all relevant legal frameworks. The Commission is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability, as mandated by our Constitutional duty to safeguard free and fair elections.
3. The decision to award the contract to Ren-Form CC was made following a thorough and rigorous evaluation process that adhered to the laws governing procurement. Factors considered included compliance with technical requirements, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and the ability to meet strict timelines. To be clear and set the record straight: the total cost of this contract is N$6,250,686—far from the grossly inflated and fictitious figure of N$1 billion being circulated in certain media reports. Additionally, Ren-Form CC is a South African company, not a Zimbabwean company, and boasts a solid track record of printing ballot papers for over 70 elections on the continent in the past 20 years.
4. The Commission reiterates that the procurement process for the ballot papers was conducted in strict adherence to the Public Procurement Act, No. 15 of 2015, as amended. We emphasize that the authority to make procurement decisions lies solely with the Commission and not with any contesting political party or external influence. Attempts to suggest otherwise are entirely false and meant to distract from the real issue—ensuring the timely and secure preparation of our national election.
5. We wish to categorically state that there is no evidence whatsoever to substantiate any claims of corruption or misconduct in this process. Should any party or individual possess concrete evidence of wrongdoing, we challenge them to present it through the appropriate channels. The Commission will not tolerate baseless accusations meant to discredit our work.
6. As we approach the elections, we urge all Namibians to remain vigilant and informed by relying on credible, verified information. It is the collective responsibility of every citizen to help maintain the integrity of our democratic processes. Do not allow yourselves to be misled by misinformation designed to manipulate public opinion and derail a peaceful and fair election.
7. The ECN is unwavering in its commitment to conducting free, fair, transparent and credible elections. We call on all citizens and political actors to support the Commission in protecting the integrity of our democracy and ensuring that the rights of all Namibians are upheld.
</blockquote>

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has said they did not give a $60 million contract to a corrupt company linked to Wicknell Chivayo. The contract was actually for $350,000 to a different company called Ren-form. They say the process was fair and transparent, following all the rules. They deny any corruption and ask for evidence if anyone has it. They want people to be careful and not believe false information. They promise to conduct free, fair, and trustworthy elections. Everyone should support them in this important task.

Full Text: Namibian Electoral Commission Speaks On Awarding Wicknell Linked Company Tender

A commission of inquiry appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to investigate suspected financial mismanagement and corruption in Harare has faced a major setback with the death of Dr Funny Machipisa, a crucial witness who was expected to testify about corruption at the town house, reported <a href="https://businesstimes.co.zw/blow-for-ed-probe-team/">Business Times</a>.
Machipisa, who was the District Administration Manager, had gathered a dossier detailing instances of corruption, including irregular allocations of residential and commercial stands by councillors and officials.
Council announced on Monday that Machipisa passed away on Sunday without revealing on the cause of his death.
Before his death this week in Harare, Machipisa had alleged that there were attempts to demote him to a lower position as a tactic to silence him and hinder his testimony.
Thabani Mpofu, the lead investigator for the commission, expressed shock at Machipisa’s passing. He said:
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I am devastated because he was expected to appear (before the commission of inquiry) soon.
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In a letter dated 9 July 2024, Machipisa said he was forced out because he opposed the councillors’ plan to have residential and commercial stands in wealthy suburbs instead of their own wards. He said:
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After I had worked hard in processing reports to council for the allocation of 2 224 residential stands I informed the 59 councillors that they were to be allocated residential stands within their respective wards in terms of the government directive of 2020.
This did not go down well with the councillors as they said they wanted to be allocated stands in leafy suburbs such as Borrowdale, Highlands, Greendale, Mt Pleasant, Malbereign where stands had been created.
</blockquote>
Machipisa said he warned the councillors that they were in breach of a government directive. He wrote before his demise:
<blockquote>
I am the focal person on housing matters in the department and their plan to remove me from office is to avoid my submission of information to the commission of inquiry which is currently investigating the City of Harare on various issues.
Any new person as my replacement will obviously have no information to submit and can be coerced to profess ignorance on housing matters.
Cartels and cabals have been employed to settle scores against both councillors and officials.
</blockquote>
Machipisa had served the council for 41 years before his passing.
Mpofu raised concerns about losing contact with senior council official Matthew Marara, who is supposed to testify regarding corruption in the capital.
Marara is involved in a controversial US$ 300,000 payout from the council before his controversial reinstatement.
The situation has implicated councillors, who now face accusations of complicity.
Meanwhile, in a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, the Harare City Council said Machipisa was due to retire at the end of 2025. It said:
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The late head of Council District Administration Dr Funny Machipisa was buried yesterday at his Bvochora homestead in Guruve. He passed away on 13 October.
Dr Machipisa was due for retirement on December 31, 2025. He had been with the City of Harare for 41 years.
Dr. Machipisa left a legacy that will forever be cherished in council. Dozens of workers including senior management from the City of Harare attended the ceremony.
</blockquote>
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Dr. Funny Machipisa, a key witness in a corruption probe in Harare, died before he could testify. He had evidence of corruption in the allocation of residential and commercial stands by councillors and officials. He was pushed out of his role for opposing plans to give stands in wealthy suburbs instead of councillors' own wards. The lead investigator is shocked by his death and concerned about losing contact with another witness, Matthew Marara. The situation has implicated councillors in corruption, and there are fears of losing crucial information in the investigation.

Harare Corruption Probe Faces Setback After Death Of Key Witness

Kudzanai Hiya, one of the assistant referees in the Herentals versus Dynamos Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Rufaro Stadium on May 12, has been handed a five-year ban from all football-related activities and fined US$116,650 after being found guilty of match manipulation and corruption.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, but Hiya was charged for accepting a US$400 bribe from a Dynamos supporter to influence the result in favour of the Glamour Boys.
Despite his denials, the senior assistant referee with 14 years of experience was ultimately found guilty of “bringing the game into disrepute” as well as “match manipulation and corruption” following a full trial.
The two additional charges of gross incompetence and failure to observe the principle of fair play that had been brought against Hiya were ultimately dismissed by the disciplinary committee.
The centre referee for the match, Tichaona Mbire, was cleared of all charges by the ZIFA Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Florence Jambwa, after a complete trial. Part of the judgement reads:
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In aggravation it was noted that the charges proffered against the respondent attract a harsh sentence of up to a lifetime ban from any football related activity.
His lengthy service was also considered to aggravate the charges as he was expected to have known the rules better and the consequences of accepting a bribe and match manipulation.
The Disciplinary Committee imposed a five-match suspension on the respondent for Charge 3, reflecting the seriousness of his conduct during the match.
Additionally, for Charge 4, the Respondent received a five-year ban from participating in any football-related activities, along with a fine of CHF 100,000, payable in the equivalent amount in United States Dollars.
These sanctions underscored the committee’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the sport and addressing any misconduct associated with the Respondent’s actions.
The imposed penalty considers the severity of the breach, and the fact that he is a first offender. The sentence also acts as deterrent to other officials and reinforces the message that accepting a bribe, match manipulation and corruption will not be tolerated.
It guarantees that the playing field remains level and the game remains free of malevolent outside influences.
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On May 12, a controversy erupted when a Dynamos supporter accused referee Hiya of accepting a $400 bribe to influence the match in favour of Dynamos, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The supporter stormed the referees’ changing rooms demanding reimbursement.
Fans protested by invading the pitch and throwing missiles after controversial decisions, including disallowing a goal from each team for offside.
An investigation by the ZIFA Referees Committee, led by Brighton Mudzamiri, Wilfred Mukuna, and Tapfumanei Mutengwa, found Hiya guilty of accepting the bribe and manipulating the game, leading to his prosecution by the ZIFA Disciplinary Committee.
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Kudzanai Hiya, a referee in Zimbabwe, accepted a $400 bribe to influence a soccer match. He was banned for 5 years and fined $116,650. The match ended in a draw, but Hiya tried to help one team win. Even with 14 years of experience, he was found guilty of corruption and harming the game's reputation. The main referee was cleared of all charges. Accepting bribes in sports is not allowed and will be punished. This helps make sure games are fair and free from cheating. The fans were angry and protested the unfair decisions during the match.

Zimbabwean Referee Banned 5 Years, Fined US$116 000 For Accepting US$400 Bribe

The trial of Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who have been in custody for over two months on corruption charges exceeding US$7 million, has been postponed to October 22 of this year.
The duo appeared relaxed and seemingly in good spirits during their appearance in the High Court in Harare on Thursday, where the proceedings were broadcast live on ZTN.
Chimombe and Mpofu are accused of misappropriating a total of US$7.7 million from the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme.
Allegations include forging a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) tax clearance certificate and a National Social Security Authority (NSSA) compliance certificate under the name of Blackdeck Private Limited.
These documents were submitted with a bidding proposal to the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Rural Development for a tender to supply goats for the scheme.
By doing so, they misrepresented their company as being in full compliance with ZIMRA and NSSA regulations.
Their trial was postponed after their lawyers requested a referral to the Constitutional Court. Both defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
When Chimombe and Mpofu appeared at the Harare High Court the previous day (Wednesday), their lawyers traded barbs with Justice Pisirayi Kwenda.
Defence lawyers raised concerns about the court’s composition, specifically the age of the assessors, and argued that these issues should have been addressed before the trial began.
The defence claimed there were constitutional matters stemming from the duo’s arrest that needed to be resolved by the Constitutional Court before trial.
However, the prosecution argued that they should have been notified of the new defence outline regarding constitutional issues.
Tapson Dzvetero, representing Mpofu, began reading the defence outline, asserting that Mpofu pleaded not guilty and will challenge the legality of his detention and prosecution.
The defence contended that the charges stemmed from a civil matter related to a contractual disagreement with the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, rather than criminal fraud.
Mpofu’s lawyer argued that he did not misrepresent the company’s capacity to supply goats and argued that the charges were unwarranted since the ministry had not pursued recovery of any funds.
The defence suggested that external parties with ulterior motives were influencing the prosecution, particularly in light of social media posts.
Professor Lovemore Madhuku told the court that Chimombe shares similar constitutional concerns and argued against the trial proceeding under what they deemed an improper court composition.
Chimombe’s lawyer explained that he was not directly involved in Blackdeck’s operations and only sought to mediate between the company and the ministry after disputes arose.
Both accused claimed that their legal troubles intensified after audios suggesting bribery by Wicknell Chivayo led to their arrest, alleging that they were targeted as punishment for leaking information.
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The trial of Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu for corruption charges has been postponed to October 22. They are accused of stealing $7.7 million from a goat scheme. Their lawyers want the Constitutional Court to review their case. The defence says the charges are unfair and influenced by others. They claim they did not do anything wrong, and are being punished for exposing bribery by someone else. The trial is on hold while they argue about the fairness of the court and their innocence. Both defendants say they are not guilty.

Corruption Trial For Chimombe And Mpofu Postponed To October 22

A Ruwa Local Board Municipal Police Officer, Lucia Sithole (44), was arrested on Friday, September 27, by members of the Southern Africa Regional Anti-Corruption Organisation (SARACO) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from a commuter omnibus driver.
According to a memo addressed to the SARACO Chief Corruption Prevention Intelligence Officer by an Assistant Deputy Director of Operations, Sithole now faces charges of criminal abuse of office as defined by Section 174 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23].
The allegations are that on September 27, 2024, at approximately 8:20 AM, Sithole and two other municipal police officers were on duty conducting traffic enforcement along the Harare-Mutare highway near the George shopping Centre in Ruwa. Reads the memo:
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A Nissan Caravan commuter omnibus registration No AFE 7538 travelling from Harare to Goromonzi stopped at the market Bus stop along the highway and suddenly a municipal traffic officer emerged and placed a steel bar in the wheel of the commuter omnibus.
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All passengers were ordered to disembark and three municipal police officers jumped inside and ordered the driver to proceed to their council yard. As this was happening the other male officer was writing a fine ticket.
It is alleged that the driver of the kombi and the three municipal police officers left for the council yard, and along the way just near the shops, Sithole asked for twenty dollars from the driver.
The driver said that he had US$10 but she rejected it and insisted on $20.
After the driver gave her two US$10 notes, Sithole then instructed him to make a U-turn and drop them off immediately. Reads the memo:
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The driver drove back to where he had dropped his passengers and advised the three Southern Africa Regional Anti Corruption Organisation members who had earlier on introduced themselves to him before boarding the commuter omnibus at Fourth Street.
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The three members of SARACO contacted their female counterpart nearby and approached the municipal police officers.
They requested that the officers empty their pockets of all cash, but Sithole refused to comply.
Subsequently, the SARACO members searched her and discovered US$45 in her shirt pockets. Two of the US$10 bills matched the photographs taken by the kombi conductor before the money was handed over to the driver.
Sithole was then arrested and taken to Ruwa Police Station, where Chief Inspector Tinarwo was informed.
A docket was opened for violating Section 174 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, registered under ZRP Ruwa RRB number 6160549.
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A police officer in Ruwa was caught taking a bribe from a driver by SARACO. The officer, Lucia Sithole, along with two others, stopped a commuter omnibus and demanded money. The driver gave them US$20, but they asked for more. SARACO members intervened and found the money on Sithole. She was arrested and charges were filed against her. The incident happened on the Harare-Mutare highway. Being caught taking bribes is against the law.

Ruwa Municipal Police Officer Caught In Bribery Sting By SARACO

Former ZANU PF Youth League national political commissioner Godfrey Tsenengamu has announced his decision to leave politics to focus on combating corruption.
Tsenengamu, who was suspended from ZANU PF in 2020 after naming party officials allegedly involved in corrupt activities, had previously stated in May 2024 that he intended to rejoin the ruling party.
However, during a press conference in Harare on Tuesday, Tsenengamu changed his stance, saying that his decision to return to ZANU PF was premature.
He claimed he was committed to fighting corruption through the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Citizen’s Task Force, which he said was registered four years ago. Said Tsenengamu (via <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200032769/tsenengamu-quits-politics-leads-anti-corruption-fight">NewsDay</a>):
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I am here to tell Zimbabweans, it is high time we must work together to fight this menace of corruption. We tried it when we formed the Front for Economic Emancipation in Zimbabwe, but we realised that you cannot fight corruption effectively under the banner of a political party.
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Tsenengamu asserted that there would be no sacred cows in the fight against corruption. He said:
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It is a legally registered institution, which can report any individual with a rightful authority. We are going to be whistleblowing big time.
We don’t care whether you are from this party or that political party. We don’t care whether you have the support of that powerful individual or this powerful individual. We are not going to be fighting against institutions.
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Critics argue that the fight against corruption in Zimbabwe has become a lost cause, as graft has nearly been normalised, particularly within the public service.
For example, public transport operators often view paying bribes to police officers at roadblocks as routine.
It is reportedly impossible to obtain a driver’s license without bribing officials from the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID).
Moreover, teachers frequently demand payment for extra lessons, which they have made “mandatory”.
The above are just a few instances where corruption has deeply entrenched itself in everyday practices.
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Godfrey Tsenengamu is leaving politics to fight corruption in Zimbabwe. He was suspended from ZANU PF for exposing corrupt officials. Tsenengamu wants to work with a group called Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Citizen’s Task Force to report corruption. He says no one, no matter their party or power, will be safe from whistleblowing. Corruption has become a normal part of life in Zimbabwe, like paying bribes to police or teachers demanding extra money. Tsenengamu believes it is time for people to work together to stop corruption.

Tsenengamu "Quits" Politics, Vows To Fight Corruption

A police officer stationed at ZRP Dema was arrested on Saturday, September 21, by members of the Southern Africa Regional Anti-Corruption Organisation (SARACO) for soliciting a bribe from a kombi driver.
The officer, Constable Personal Dzuramera, was part of a group of seven officers conducting a traffic operation called “Operation No To Lawlessness on the Roads” at the 38 km peg Harare – Hwedza Road.
A caravan commuter omnibus driven by the complainant, Verengai Fete, was stopped at a checkpoint while travelling from Marondera to Harare.
The driver was asked to pay a US$30 fine for an undisclosed offence. When he explained that he only had US$10, Constable Dzuramera allegedly instructed him to hand over that amount. Reads a SARACO memo:
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The now accused person took the US 10 dollars serial number PD 56195727 A and gave the driver US 5 dollars change serial number QE22746714 B which he said will be used to pay tollgate.
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All of this transpired in front of four SARACO members who were in the kombi stopped by the police, along with two female passengers. Reads the memo:
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The Anti Corruption team disembarked from the omnibus and approached the now accused and introduced themselves as members of SARACO and the officer took US$10 from his right trousers (Uniform) pocket and threw it down together with an exercise book he was holding but the money was immediately picked by Corruption prevention intelligence officer Kasere and the accused was taken to Dema police station together with his colleagues where officer in charge ZRP Dema Chief Inspector Shayanewako was briefed about the whole case and a docket was compiled on ZRP Dema RRB number 6052555.
Chief Superintendent Chokuda from PGHQ Internal Investigations was advised and she later phoned back and advised the officer in charge Dema to make sure that a docket has been opened and procedures were done and to make sure that the accused person is taken to court within the stipulated time.
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Investigations are being conducted by the ZRP Dema, and the accused is expected to appear in court soon to face charges of criminal abuse of office under Section 174 of the Criminal Code.
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A police officer at ZRP Dema was arrested for asking a kombi driver for a $30 bribe. The officer, Constable Dzuramera, was with a group of officers doing a road operation. They stopped the kombi and asked the driver for $30, but he only had $10. The officer took the $10, gave $5 change, and said it was for a tollgate. SARACO members watched this happen. The officer was taken to the police station, and a case was opened against him. He will go to court for criminal misuse of power.

ZRP Dema Officer Arrested For Soliciting US$30 Bribe From Kombi Driver

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said that corruption has become a serious threat to the country’s progress, undermining the rule of law and eroding public trust in both private and public institutions.
Speaking at the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute of Zimbabwe’s annual conference in Victoria Falls on Thursday, Chiwenga urged leaders in both sectors to uphold ethical standards and prioritise integrity. He said (via <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200032519/corruption-now-a-security-threat-chiwenga">NewsDay</a>):
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As leaders, our responsibility is to create an environment where adherence to effective corporate governance principles is not just encouraged but expected.
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It is important to recognise that corruption represents a serious threat to our nation’s progress, distorting markets, undermining the rule of law and eroding public function as professionals in key positions across both private and public institutions.
Chiwenga asserted the government has implemented several measures to combat corruption, including the adoption of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). He said:
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The government of Zimbabwe is committed to collaborating with the private sector to create a corruption-free ecosystem through vigorous enforcement of anti-corruption laws, fostering strong partnerships, enhancing public awareness and providing advanced protection for whistleblowers.
By upholding the principles of good governance and actively participating in anti-corruption initiatives, the private sector can demonstrate its commitment to ethical business practices and contribute to a brighter future for our nation.
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UNCAC, adopted in 2003, provides a comprehensive framework for countries to prevent corruption, criminalise various corrupt practices, and enhance international cooperation in investigation and prosecution.
However, Chiwenga’s call for ethical standards appears disingenuous in light of ongoing reports of corruption involving key state institutions, such as the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), where millions were allegedly misappropriated in the lead-up to the 2024 harmonised elections.
In March and April of last year, Qatar-based Al Jazeera aired the investigative documentary Gold Mafia, which revealed how senior public officials were involved in smuggling Zimbabwe’s gold out of the country.
Moreover, just last week, President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed former judge Webster Nicholas Chinamora as the chairperson of the Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission (ZICC), despite Chinamora having resigned from the bench in 2023 amid an inquiry into his suitability for office due to serious allegations of misconduct.
Critics argue that the establishment of the commission is merely a facade, as it is led by a judge who stepped down following a corruption scandal.
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The Vice President said corruption is a big problem in our country and it hurts our progress. He wants leaders to be honest and follow good rules. The government is trying to fight corruption by making laws and working with businesses. But, there are still reports of corruption in important places like elections and government. Some people don't think the new commission to fight corruption is real because the leader had problems in the past. It's important for everyone to be honest and stop corruption for our country to do better.

Corruption A Serious Threat To National Progress - VP Chiwenga

Emmanuel Mushata (45), a Works Manager in the Chitungwiza Municipality, was brought before the court facing charges of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer, as defined in Section 174(1)(a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23], in conjunction with Section 196A of the same Act.
It was the State’s case that in November 2019, while serving as the Acting Director of Works, Mushata identified an open space that was an earth road and proceeded to create a residential stand measuring 476 square meters without adhering to the required legal procedures.
He crafted a layout plan for the stand, which he approved and subsequently submitted to the then Acting Director of Housing and Community Services. This official issued an offer letter for the stand to a beneficiary who was a local councillor.
The matter came to light when disgruntled residents in the area filed a complaint with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, raising concerns about the improper allocation of land.
This prompted an investigation by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), which ultimately led to Mushata’s arrest.
On Tuesday, 17 September, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that Mushata was sentenced to 48 months in prison, with 12 months suspended for good behaviour.
As a result, he will serve an effective 36 months behind bars for his actions.
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Emmanuel Mushata, a man who worked in Chitungwiza Municipality, was charged with breaking the law. He made a residential stand without following the rules in November 2019. He gave the stand to a local councillor, and people complained about it. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission investigated, and Mushata was arrested. Now, he has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Chitungwiza Works Manager Jailed Three Years For Corruption

Local businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have reportedly been thrown under the bus by their business partner, Wicknell Chivayo, in a bid to save himself and shield high-profile government officials allegedly involved in the US$100 million Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) deal.
The NewsHawks cited a government source as saying that while Chimombe and Mpofu may have cases to answer in their US$7.7 million Presidential Goats Scheme fraud and the US$9.2 million Harare City Council street lights tender scam, their real mistake was publicly confronting Chivayo over the US$100 million deal which ultimately exposed corruption among senior officials. Said the official:
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Chimombe and Mpofu may have cases to answer, granted, but their case is more about politics or the politics of money involving senior government officials than corruption.
Those corruption cases that they are now facing were known for some time, but they were only raised and weaponised against them after the ZEC scandal. 
All along it was known they had been involved in those tenders as the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission was already investigating, but authorities only pulled the trigger after the ZEC scandal was exposed.
If they had not fought Chivayo, those cases were not going to see the light of the day. That’s where the real issue is.
They are being punished for their role in exposing Chivayo and inadvertently senior government officials in this massive corruption scandal.
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The NewsHawks report further alleges that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) scandal has implicated several high-profile figures, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has close ties to Wicknell Chivayo, Secretary to the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwaya, ZEC chairperson Priscilla Chigumba, Central Intelligence Organisation Director-General Isaac Moyo, the President’s daughter Chido, and other officials accused of misappropriating public funds during the elections.
Chimombe and Mpofu reportedly clashed with Chivayo over payments, which ultimately led to the exposure of these officials.
Although the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is investigating the ZEC scandal, Chimombe and Mpofu have not been arrested in connection with it.
Instead, they were detained for their involvement in the US$7.7 million Presidential Goats Scheme and the US$9.2 million street lights tender.
Chivayo and senior officials are reportedly orchestrating efforts behind the scenes to ensure Chimombe and Mpofu bear the consequences for revealing corruption.
The two businessmen were reportedly enticed to return to Zimbabwe from a business trip in China, having been promised protection.
However, their return—which contradicted their lawyers’ advice—led to their arrest and detention. Friends and associates had cautioned them that returning home could result in their sacrifice.
The NewsHawks cited sources as saying the pair has been repeatedly denied bail not based on legal merits, but as a form of punishment for not having good table manners while “eating” with VIPs at the high table.
On Wednesday, the High Court dismissed their bail appeal for the second time regarding the goats scam case. Their application in the street lights case has also been denied.
Chimombe and Mpofu are scheduled to return to court on September 12 for a routine remand in the street lights case, while their trial for the goats case is set to begin on October 1.
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Chimombe and Mpofu were blamed by their partner Chivayo to protect high officials in a big money scandal. They had arguments with Chivayo about money and it led to exposing corruption among top government people. They were arrested for other smaller scams, not the big one they helped uncover. The government and top officials are working to punish them for speaking out. They are not getting bail and facing legal troubles because they angered important people. Their trial dates are set, but they are in trouble for revealing corruption.

Chimombe And Mpofu Allegedly Sacrificed By Chivayo To Protect Officials In US$100 Million ZEC Deal | Report

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested the Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) chairperson, Patrick Devenish, and the organisation’s chief executive officer Meanwell Gudu.
Devenish and Gudu appeared in court on Saturday, charged with criminal abuse of office. They were remanded in custody until Monday, August 26, for a bail application hearing before Harare regional magistrate Sandra Mupindu.
The duo are accused of extending a $397,000 loan to a local company owned by Itayi Masuka, without the knowledge or approval of other TIMB board members.
According to the State’s case, in May 2021, Devenish and Gudu, acting in common purpose and with the intention to defraud TIMB, granted the loan to Ultimate Accolade (Private) Limited, owned by the Masuka family.
They allegedly misrepresented that the loan was being provided under the Tobacco Inputs Credit Scheme funded by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), despite being aware that the RBZ’s funding for this scheme had been discontinued.
It is further alleged that Gudu, while out of the office, instructed the special projects manager to have the loan contracts signed by the acting chief operations officer, Blessing Dhokotera, who believed the loan was part of the legitimate Tobacco Inputs Credit Scheme.
As a result of this misrepresentation, the full $397,739.51 loan was disbursed to Ultimate Accolade (Private) Limited.
However, from 2021 to 2023, no significant effort was made to recover the debt, until the current acting CEO brought the issue to the board’s attention late last year.
The board then tasked the executive management to recover the debt, but so far, only $16,000 has been recovered out of the total $539,650.50, including interest.
Gudu’s arrest comes a day after he was acquitted by the Harare Magistrate Court of all charges related to the alleged misappropriation of over $2 million.
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Two bosses from TIMB are in trouble for doing bad things. They gave a big loan without permission. They said the loan was from a special fund, but it wasn't true. They didn't try to get the loan money back for a long time. Only a little bit has been recovered. One boss got arrested, but was let go before. They will go to court to see if they can get out of jail. People are not happy with them for what they did.

Two TIMB Bosses Remanded In Custody On Corruption Charges

A female police officer stationed at the Bulawayo Central Traffic section has been arraigned before the courts for allegedly soliciting a US$30 bribe from a commuter bus (kombi) driver.
According to the publication <a href="https://bmetro.co.zw/traffic-cop-up-for-us30-abuse-of-office/">B-Metro</a>, the police officer, Memory Sayi, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Beverly Madzikatire, facing a charge of abuse of office.
Sayi pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted US$100 bail. She was remanded out of custody and will return to court on August 26.
The prosecution, led by Siphiwe Mhlanga, alleged that Sayi and her colleague Zorodzai Matimba were recently assigned to attend the scene of an accident.
On their way back to Bulawayo Central Traffic, they observed a kombi dropping off passengers at an unauthorised place.
The officers then apprehended the kombi driver and took him to the traffic section. While at the station, Sayi was tasked with escorting the offender to the Fines Office to pay a penalty.
However, it is alleged that Sayi told the driver his vehicle had accumulated numerous fines totalling US$160.
She then allegedly offered the driver a way out by demanding a US$30 bribe, which he paid. After receiving the money, Sayi reportedly released the driver.
The driver later reported the incident to the owner of the kombi, leading to Sayi’s arrest and subsequent court appearance.
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A lady police officer in Bulawayo is in trouble for asking a bus driver for a $30 bribe. The officer, Memory Sayi, denies the charge of abusing her power. She was granted bail and will go back to court in August. Sayi and another officer were investigating an accident when they saw a bus breaking the rules. Sayi told the driver he owed fines of $160 but asked for $30 as a bribe. The driver reported her, leading to her arrest.

Female Traffic Cop In Court Over US$30 Bribe

Former Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) CEO, Meanwell Gudu, was acquitted of all charges related to criminal abuse of office on Friday, August 23.
Gudu had been arrested and accused of misappropriating over US$2 million. He appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, along with co-accused Stuart Shanyika, TIMB’s former head of special services, and Andrew Matibiri, a retired former TIMB CEO.
The trio was arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on September 6, 2022, and first appeared before the Harare Magistrate Court on September 8, 2022.
The state alleged that in the 2017-2018 farming seasons, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe had introduced a tobacco financing facility to support small-scale tobacco farmers with inputs and working capital.
A memorandum of agreement was signed on September 10, 2018, between the RBZ, AFC Commercial Bank, and TIMB.
The RBZ was the provider of the funds for the facility, AFC Commercial Bank was the agent and TIMB was the borrower.
However, the court heard that the three accused persons allegedly entered into private agreements with other tobacco contractors, handpicking them in a corruptly designed deal to support the firms with inputs from the TIMB loan.
As a result, the RBZ was allegedly prejudiced of US$2 million, and nothing was recovered.
The matter was heard at the Magistrate Court on Thursday, nearly two years after the arrests, and the charges were ultimately withdrawn before a plea was entered.
Gudu joined TIMB in 2008 as a technical services executive and was appointed CEO in April 2021, following the retirement of the then-CEO Matibiri.
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Former TIMB CEO, Meanwell Gudu, was accused of taking money but has been found not guilty. The case was about $2 million for tobacco farmers that went missing. Gudu and others were accused of making deals with specific companies instead of helping all the farmers. The court said the charges were not true, and Gudu is now free. The case started in 2022, but after two years, it was dropped. Gudu has been working in TIMB for a long time and became CEO in 2021.

Former TIMB CEO, Meanwell Gudu, Acquitted Of Corruption Charges

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has seized luxury cars from the wives of jailed Harare town clerk Hosiah Chisango, claiming they were bought with money from corrupt activities at Town House.
Chisango was arrested last month for a US$9.2 million streetlights deal and faces charges of criminal abuse of office, along with four other council workers.
They awarded a contract to Juluka Endo Joint Venture, owned by businessman Moses Mpofu, who is also in prison.
<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200030932/zacc-pounces-on-hcc-town-clerks-wives">NewsDay</a> reported ZACC officials as saying on Wednesday that the Commission had confiscated the cars belonging to Chisango’s wives, one of whom is heavily pregnant.
Chisango is also reportedly building a mansion in Mt Pleasant for one of his wives, which is now being targeted by ZACC. Said a source:
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It’s very true, we have taken a Toyota Fortuner vehicle from Chisango’s third wife and a Mercedes-Benz from his fourth wife. We are also targeting a Mt Pleasant mansion, which is currently under construction.
The Mt Pleasant house could simply be one of the best houses in the suburb, but we believe the money came from proceeds from HCC’s corrupt activities.
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Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume could neither deny nor confirm the developments, saying he is not in a position to comment on such matters.
ZACC communications manager Simiso Mlevu also refused to comment on a matter that is before the courts. Said Mlevu:
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The case pertaining to the town clerk is already before the courts, therefore, sub judice so we don’t want to comment on the matter at the moment. The courts have the final say.
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Chisango was denied bail by the Harare Magistrates Court and will return to court on August 22 as investigations continue.
It is the State’s case that Chisango connived with four other officials, who are already in remand prison and awarded a streetlights tender worth over US$9,2 million to Juluka Endo, a company co-owned by Mpofu, without following procedure.
Juluka Endo had previously been blacklisted after its sister company, Synlak (Pvt) Ltd, failed to deliver on a biogas digester tender awarded in 2019.
Prosecutor Anesu Chirenje informed the court that awarding the tender to Juluka Endo violated standard bidding conditions, which state that bidders with a poor record in fulfilling City of Harare contracts are ineligible.
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The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission took luxury cars from the wives of a jailed Harare town clerk, saying they were bought with corrupt money. The town clerk was arrested for a streetlights deal worth $9.2 million with four council workers. ZACC also seized cars and is investigating a mansion being built with corrupt money. The town clerk was denied bail and will return to court in August. The company involved had a bad record from a previous contract. ZACC and the mayor refused to comment on the ongoing case.

ZACC Seizes Luxury Cars From Wives Of Jailed Harare Town Clerk

Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe has warned that police officers and Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) inspectors who allow vehicles with defects or lacking proper documentation to pass through roadblocks will be held accountable if those vehicles are later involved in an accident.
Kazembe acknowledged the widespread corruption within the police force, saying there is a need to “police the police” and address this issue. He said (via <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/errant-cops-vid-officers-to-face-the-music/">The Herald</a>):
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I was just talking to my colleague (Transport and Infrastructural Development) Minister Felix Mhona and we agreed that all buses should be checked before leaving any bus terminus, to ensure that they have all the required documents to be on the road and that they are not overloaded as this also contributes to accidents.
I have also directed Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga to ensure that we are also policing the police. The police must also be policed.
We have a responsibility to ensure that people abide by traffic laws, but you realise that there are some syndicates involving police and VID officers linked to corruption.
I have directed the police that we now have to go backwards and check the route, did this vehicle pass through a roadblock and what happened?
And those people, who let the vehicle pass, must be answerable, individually or severally.
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Kazembe warned that if a bus is involved in an accident after passing through a roadblock without the required documentation, the law enforcement officers manning that roadblock will be held culpable.
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The Minister of Home Affairs, Kazembe Kazembe, said that corrupt police and VID officers will be in trouble if they allow vehicles with problems to pass through roadblocks and those vehicles get into accidents. He wants to make sure that all buses are checked before they leave bus stations to prevent accidents. Kazembe also wants to monitor the police to make sure they are following the rules. He warned that if a bus has an accident after passing through a roadblock without proper documentation, the officers at the roadblock will be blamed. This is to stop corruption and keep people safe on the roads.

Corrupt Police And VID Officers To Be Held Accountable For Road Accidents - Kazembe

City of Harare town clerk Hosiah Chisango has been arrested for alleged unprocedural awarding of a US$9.2 million tender without following due process.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, 24 July, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) confirmed Chisango’s arrest.
Chisango is accused of awarding the multi-million dollar tender to Juluka Enndo Joint Venture, a company owned by businessman Moses Mpofu, without following due process. Said ZACC:
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The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Harare City Council (HCC) Town Clerk, Engineer Hosiah Chisango on charges of criminal abuse of duty.
Allegations are that Eng. Chisango acted in connivance with four other officials who are already in custody and awarded a streetlights tender worth over US$9.2 million to Juluka Enndo Joint Venture, a company owned by businessman Moses Mpofu, without following due process.
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Chisango was expected to appear in court on Thursday over the corruption allegations.
Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, both linked to ZANU PF, are languishing in remand prison following their arrest over alleged embezzlement of funds allocated through a goat supply tender by the government.
The duo allegedly secured a multi-million tender to supply goats under the Presidential Goat Pass-on Scheme.
However, instead of fulfilling their agreement, they allegedly used the funds for personal gain, purchasing luxurious vehicles and houses.
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The town clerk of Harare, Hosiah Chisango, was arrested for giving a $9.2 million contract without following rules. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed the arrest. Chisango is accused of working with others to give the contract to Juluka Enndo Joint Venture, owned by businessman Moses Mpofu, without the right process. Chisango was supposed to go to court. Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, connected to ZANU PF, are in jail for stealing money from a goat supply plan. They were supposed to give goats but used the money for themselves instead.

Harare Town Clerk Hosiah Chisango Arrested For Corruption

Former Member of Parliament Eddie Cross, who is also President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s biographer, has criticised the high levels of corruption in both the Zimbabwean government and private sector.
In a post on his website, Cross asserted that this level of corruption cannot be allowed to continue.
Cross also criticised the exorbitant taxes that Zimbabweans are required to pay, particularly the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on foodstuffs and the 30% VAT tax on live cattle sales.
Furthermore, Cross claimed that the young people rioting in Nairobi, Kenya, sparked by a now-shelved controversial finance bill, had a legitimate grievance.
He suggested that the Kenyan protesters’ actions were justified in light of the economic challenges they were facing. Wrote Cross:
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<h2>Serious Issues Facing Us in Zimbabwe.</h2>
I have been involved in the Zimbabwean economy for over 60 years and have seen just about everything during that period. The Federation, UDI, the liberation war, the transition to Zimbabwe, the total collapse in the years up to 2008, the MAT in 2017. In this period, we have made many mistakes, some deliberate, others just because we felt we had to and others forced on us. However, right now there are some things that need our attention!
Perhaps the first is corruption. Despite the formation of the Corruption Commission and many declarations, we still suffer from massive leakages of economic output and income. When I was in Parliament in 2012, I raised the wholesale theft of diamonds from the newly discovered Marange diamond fields. These covered nearly 100 000 hectares and in that year I estimated that we produced more carats than Botswana.
Production from this alluvial deposit started in 2006 and continues today. It was discovered by De Beers and then a small public company in London, was taken over illegally by the Ministry of Mines and then exploited by 6 companies, all linked to powerful elements in the Government, including the State President. My personal estimate is that Marange has produced nearly US$30 billion in raw diamonds since then. A third was probably absorbed in costs but the rest has disappeared. Mr Mugabe famously asked where US$15 billion had gone since mining had started. He knew the answer to that as I think he personally took US$1,3 billion.
Then the ongoing corruption in the fuel industry. This started soon after Independence with the formation of a State trading organisation for importing and distributing fuel. This was dismantled in the GNU from 2009 to 2013 by an MDC Minister but was reinstated soon after Zanu took back power in 2013. These corrupt practices peaked in 2014 to 2017 when world market prices tanked but prices in Zimbabwe were held at a higher level. During this period the President was again a major beneficiary.
Since the Second Republic, this network of corruption has largely been dismantled by the new Government, but if you are as puzzled as I am as to the hundreds of new filling stations opening up – all as independents and wonder why? I am told they are money laundering but I think there are millions of litres of fuel entering the country and not paying taxes or levies. The loss to the Exchequer must be almost as much as we spend on health each year.
Largely because the Minerals Marketing Corporation was disabled by US sanctions, under pricing of exports has become endemic. The CEO of the Corporation was killed in mysterious circumstances and I am convinced it was because he was threatening illegal or under valued exports. The murder of the head of the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Authority was in similar circumstances.
Then there is the whole culture of corruption in every sector of the Governments activities. The news that a Clerk in a Ministry had used her senior signature to falsify imports of 3000 vehicles duty free, the loss to the exchequer must have been US$20 million. She has done a runner. In 2022 the State collected just US$484 million in custom duties at our borders, we imported US$1,4 billion in cars alone and over US$7 billion in all imports. Just do the math, the tax revenues should have been several times that amount.
It is well known that in certain Ministries if you want a decision of any sort, you have to pay for it. I was approached by a senior Civil Servant for a bribe to sign a letter, I said but surely that is your job. I was told ‘do you think we do this sort of thing for nothing’? I did not pay the bribe and did not get the letter. It has become a culture just as the former head of the Kenyan Anti-Corruption Agency wrote ‘it was our time to eat’.
This scrouge soon also infects the private sector. The statement by the Dubai Gold Exchange that in 2023 they bought nearly 450 tonnes of gold from informal origins in Africa. That is US$32 billion dollars’ worth, a third from Zimbabwe. No wonder we are awash in US dollars in cash. Right now, up to 700 000 small scale informal miners are out there mining gold to feed their families, that is why we do not really have a food crisis in what has been a disastrous season. But much of this huge flow of cash never comes home.
Add all this together and you can see why I argue we are a rich country, made poor by bad governance in both Government and the private sector. Just look at our informal sector, we are probably the most informalised economy in the world. That whole system does not pay taxes, does everything to avoid its obligations leaving the formal economy to support everything else.
But then also you have to try to understand why those companies who paid for foreign currency on the RBZ auctions have not been paid back after the auction was closed down. I understand all exporters are having 25 per cent of their gross export earnings liquidated, but no consequential payments in local currency are being made. How long can these vital companies to our economy survive? I simply do not understand this situation.
Surely also the State must understand that our tax system has far exceeded the level at which tax proceeds start to decline. The VAT on basic foods? Are we crazy? 30 per cent VAT tax on live cattle sales when the sellers (90 per cent rural peasants) do not have a current valid tax certificate? I think the young people rioting in Nairobi had a real case. The response by Ruto was measured and quick. We simply accept this totally unacceptable situation and go on with life as usual. Our Government needs to recognise that this situation simply cannot go on.
Eddie Cross
Harare 7th of July 2024
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Eddie Cross, who wrote about President Mnangagwa, is upset about corruption in Zimbabwe. He thinks it's too much and needs to stop. Cross also said that taxes in Zimbabwe are too high, like the 30% VAT on cattle sales. He talked about problems in mining, fuel industry, and government. He mentioned how much money is being lost because of corruption. Cross thinks the situation is very bad and can't continue like this. He believes the government needs to change things before it's too late.

"This Situation Simply Cannot Go On" - Mnangagwa's Biographer, Eddie Cross, Decries Corruption In Zimbabwe

The investigating officer from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) handling the case of Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, accused of defrauding the State of US$7 million, informed the court on Tuesday that the prosecution plans to call 13 witnesses in the trial.
Mpofu and Chimombe are accused of forging documents to win the tender of supplying goats under the Presidential Goat Scheme.
They are being represented by Arshiel Mugiya and Tapson Dzvetero.
According to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/13-witnesses-for-chimombe-mpofu-case/">The Herald</a>, as of Tuesday, 02 July, the investigating officer Henry Chapwanya recorded statements from six witnesses, with plans to obtain at least eight more.
Chapwanya argued that due to this ongoing process, bail should be denied to the accused individuals to prevent potential interference with witnesses. He said:
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The accused persons know most of the witnesses because they interacted with them during negotiations for the tender at the Ministry of Agriculture.
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Prosecutor Anesu Chirenje presented documentary evidence, a circulated memo on social media by the accused persons, indicating that the Government allocated approximately US$4 million for the project.
This contradicts the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s release, which stated the amount as US$7 million.
The proceedings were scheduled to resume today, July 3, with the defence lawyers expected to cross-examine Chapwanya.
It is important to note that Chimombe and Mpofu were only charged after they clashed with Wicknell Chivayo, regarding the distribution of funds from a controversial US$40 million deal to supply election materials to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) ahead of the 2023 general elections.
On February 13, 2023, Mpofu and Chimombe allegedly entered into an agreement with South Africa-based Ren-Form CC to participate in ZEC tenders alongside Chivayo but were subsequently sidelined.
They are currently seeking US$10 million from Chivayo for lost earnings.
Furthermore, Chimombe and Mpofu are accused of leaking audio recordings in which Chivayo purportedly asserted that Mnangagwa and other high-ranking government officials were under his influence.
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ZACC Investigator Says 13 Witnesses Planned In Chimombe And Mpofu's Fraud Case

Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has summoned the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) for questioning later this week over an alleged multi-million dollar tender involving convicted criminal and President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s associate Wicknell Chivayo, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200029083/zec-gate-poll-body-faces-probe">NewsDay</a>.
Chalton Hwende, the chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, confirmed inviting ZEC to the National Assembly on Friday, July 5, adding that the meeting would be open to the public. He wrote on X:
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This week, as we continue with our oversight role @ZECzim will appear before the Public Accounts Committee on Friday 5 July at 10 AM at the Parliament of Zimbabwe. This meeting is open to the public and the media.
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A leaked recording of a conversation between Chivayo and his former business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe suggests that the trio was involved in a deal with a South African company, Ren-Form CC, worth over US$40 million, for the supply of election material to ZEC ahead of the 23 August 2023 general elections.
Acting as agents on ZEC’s behalf, the three allegedly inflated invoices but later fell out over a disagreement on the sharing of the loot.
Chimombe is a ZANU PF central committee member and president of the Economic Empowerment Group which is aligned with the ruling party.
ZEC recently issued a statement refuting any involvement with Chivayo and his former associates in procuring election materials, asserting that all their procurement processes were conducted transparently.
However, leaked Treasury documents, including invoices, reveal that Ren-Form CC had engaged Betterbrands, owned by ZANU PF legislator Pedzisayi “Scott” Sakupwanya, which subsequently partnered with Chivayo and his associates.
Mpofu and Chimombe have accused Chivayo of unlawfully altering their contract with Ren-Form and Betterbrands for supplying election materials to ZEC, allegedly profiting from corruption alone in the process.
Reports are indicating that some of these electoral materials have yet to be delivered, despite payments being made by the Treasury.
Last week in the Senate, CCC Senator Sengezo Tshabangu raised concerns about why the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion settled invoices for portable toilets and translucent light boxes that were never received. Said Tshabangu:
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There is an allegation that ZEC, which is a product of Chapter 12 of our Constitution, engaged a South African company to deliver materials for the 2023 elections, but the company has not delivered the materials to date.
The invoice which amounts to US$9 million was authorised by the Ministry of Finance after the elections.
My question is: why did the Ministry of Finance settle the full invoice amounting to over US$9 million, which went through its banker CBZ on September 7, 2023, for the procurement of portable toilets, V11 forms and translucent light boxes that were never delivered?
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Senate Deputy President Mike Nyambuya advised Tshabangu to formalize the query in writing.
He also directed the question to Justice, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Minister Nobert Mazungunye, who requested additional time to thoroughly investigate and verify the allegations before responding. Said Mazungunye:
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As far as I am concerned, I feel that question is a specific one which might require time to go back and research more on it and maybe if we do our findings, then we can properly respond to that matter.
At the moment, there are still allegations which are not substantiated as has been said already but we may need to go and verify again.
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Meanwhile, Chimombe and Chivayo are currently held in remand prison following their arrest on charges related to defrauding the government in an $88 million Presidential Goat Pass-on scheme.
On June 24, Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, accompanied by their legal representatives, voluntarily presented themselves to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to cooperate with investigations into the alleged ZEC tender scandal.
However, they left the ZACC offices without being interviewed. According to reports, the investigating officer, Henry Chapwanya, indicated he was occupied with another case and would schedule interviews when available.
Critics argue that the arrests of Mpofu and Chimombe concerning the goat scheme are a diversion aimed at shielding Chivayo and the high-ranking government officials allegedly implicated in the ZEC deal.
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