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The Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Chitungwiza Municipality Housing and Community Service Director, Hazel Sithole for corruption after she allegedly leased commercial stands to 30 beneficiaries on an area reserved as an open space in 2019.
Sithole has since appeared in court charged with Criminal Abuse of Duty as a Public Officer.
She was granted ZWL$100 000 and will be back in court on 31 July 2023. ZACC said in a statement:
<blockquote>
ZACC has arrested Chitungwiza Municipality Housing and Community Service Director, Hazel Sithole for Criminal Abuse of Duty as a Public Officer.
In 2019, the accused used her authority to lease commercial stands to 30 beneficiaries in an area reserved as open space.
The accused person’s actions were in conflict with Chitungwiza Municipality Housing Policy which provides that commercial stands are offered with council resolution and through competitive bidding. Her actions were intended to show favour to the beneficiaries.
Hazel Sithole appeared in court and was given ZWL 100 000.00 bail. She will be back in court on 31 July 2023.
</blockquote>
Criminal Abuse of Duty as a Public Officer is a criminal offence that is defined under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.
It occurs when a public officer, such as a government official or civil servant, abuses their position of authority for personal gain or to cause harm to another person.
The offence is committed when a public officer wilfully neglects to perform their duty without reasonable excuse, unlawfully confers a benefit on themselves or another person or unlawfully causes harm or loss to another person.
The offence carries a penalty of up to 15 years imprisonment, a fine, or both.
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Chitungwiza Housing Director Arrested Over Corrupt Stands Deals

The Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched a manhunt for two suspected fraudsters, Andy Baleni (aka Mambondini) and Tinashe Zimunya.
In a statement, ZACC said the suspects lured hundreds of people through an advert they flighted on ZBC Radio Stations, purporting to sell heavily discounted cement.  ZACC said:
<blockquote>
WANTED PERSONS!!! ZACConline is looking for ANDY BALENI, popularly known as MAMBONDINI and TINASHE ZIMUNYA, for fraud.
The last known address of these 2 was 363 Harare Drive Pomona, and both are the Directors of KOFFIE N KING CORPORATION.
The accused persons lured hundreds of people through an advert they flighted on ZBC Radio Stations, purporting to sell heavily discounted cement at US$7.80 per bag.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these criminals kindly reports to ZACC either via our social media platforms, Twitter, Facebook, or WhatsApp line 0719529483, Or our landline 0242 369602/5/8/14. See their attached photos.
</blockquote>
On Wednesday ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Baleni and Zimunya allegedly defrauded 70 people of approximately US$300 000. He said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is concerned with fraud cases involving the purported sale of cement “on special offer” to unsuspecting members of the public through advertisements on social media and radio stations by a company known as Koffie and King Hardware allegedly situated at 10 Mbuya Nehanda Street, Harare.
The suspects, Andy Baleni also known as Mambo Ndini whose last known address is Flat 3 Glen Lorne, Chishawasha, Harare and Tinashe Zimunya advertised cement on radio and social media platforms at very low prices and alleged special offers thereby luring the unsuspecting transacting public.
Delivery of the purported cement was said to be done within seven (7) days after payment for the consignment.
Resultantly, more than seventy (70) victims fell for the scam and were defrauded approximately USD$300 000-00.
</blockquote>
Asst Comm. Nyathi urged members of the public to exercise due diligence before making payments.
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ZACC Launches Manhunt For Mambondini

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), and the Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission (ZACC) have intensified investigations into eight individuals implicated in the Al Jazeera Gold Mafia four-part documentary series.
This comes amid concerns that Zimbabwe risks violating the strict regulations of the Financial Action Task Force (FAFT), an international policy-making and standard-setting body dedicated to combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Zimbabwe has made the necessary reforms to address its money laundering and terrorist financing weaknesses and has been removed from the grey list by FAFT.
FIU director general Oliver Chiperesa told <a href="https://businesstimes.co.zw/gold-mafia-fiu-police-intensify-probe/">Business Times</a> that they are working with law enforcement agencies to identify assets and analyse transactions to establish possible links to crime. He said:
<blockquote>
The interim measures were also taken while monitoring and analysing the documentary episodes as they came out to see if there was further information that could potentially be used in criminal investigations.
After all the episodes, we are now sitting down with other relevant agencies and evaluating what is available, and deciding on the next course of action.
The FIU will not make a decision alone but in close consultation with law enforcement agencies as we always do.
</blockquote>
FIU has ordered the freezing of assets and accounts belonging to Ewan McMillan, Kamlesh Pattni, Uebert Mudzanire (aka Angel), and Simon Rudland. Said Chiperesa:
<blockquote>
The freezing is not a seizure of the funds or assets but simply an interim measure and a precaution to ensure that potential proceeds of crime are not disposed of or transferred before law enforcement agents can commence possible investigations.
It is important to emphasise that what is there at the moment are largely allegations and suspicions.
</blockquote>
Angel, who is President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s special envoy and ambassador-at-large to Europe and the Americas, and a preacher, was secretly filmed by undercover Al Jazeera reporters offering to use his diplomatic cover to launder large volumes of cash into Zimbabwe as part of a gold smuggling operation.
He and his side-kick Rikki Doolan were also seen repeatedly name-dropping President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s name.
The United Kingdom’s upper house of Parliament, the House of Lords, wants the British government to probe the allegations of criminal activity against its citizen, Angel.
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Gold Mafia: Financial Intelligence Unit, Police Intensify Investigations

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is working with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to provide content that will be taught to learners to ensure that they shun corruption from a young age.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zacc-to-take-anti-corruption-lessons-into-classrooms/">The Herald</a>, Justice Matanda-Moyo said the provision of anti-corruption education in schools is a stepping stone towards the realisation of a corruption-free country at all levels. She said:
<blockquote>
ZACC is currently working with the Curriculum Development Unit in the Ministry of Primary (and Secondary) Education to input teachable content in school syllabi.
The establishment of Anti-Corruption Clubs in schools and colleges, and the appointment of Anti-Corruption champions in both urban and rural communities are tools that will be used.
Mainstreaming anti-corruption content in the formal school curriculum is an important preventative tool.
</blockquote>
She said ZACC will work with religious groups in raising anti-corruption awareness and also disseminate anti-corruption information on both electronic and print media.
Matanda-Moyo also said ZACC was working on correcting the public’s perception that it was a useless organisation with no capacity to fight corruption.
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Anti-corruption Content To Be Added To School Syllabi

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is this year targetting to recover cash and assets valued at over US$1 billion that were acquired through proceeds of crime.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/zacc-hunts-for-us1-billion-loot">The Sunday Mail</a>, ZACC chairperson Justice Loyce Matanda-Moyo expressed confidence that the target will be attained. Said Matanda-Moyo:
<blockquote>
For asset recovery this quarter, investigations into unexplained wealth are at advanced stages and the commission is confident that by the end of the year, the commission will have seized assets valued at US$1 billion…
The commission is on course and has made 61 arrests and referred 68 completed dockets to the National Prosecuting Authority.
</blockquote>
She said ZACC has already secured two high-profile convictions, that is, former Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) chief executive officer Saston Muzenda and Karoi provincial magistrate Felix Chauromwe.
Muzenda (48) was recently sentenced to 36 months in jail after being convicted of criminal abuse of office.
Chauromwe was jailed for his unlawful release from remand of three Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) officers in 2021.
Justice Matanda-Moyo said that ZACC will take the war against corruption to the private sector, especially mining, civil society and non-governmental organisations.
She added that ZACC will follow leads from various Auditor-General’s reports and ensure the alleged culprits are prosecuted.
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ZACC Targets US$1 Billion Unexplained Wealth

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) says it is closely following the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Aljazeera_2023_Zimbabwe_Corruption_Documentary">Al Jazeera documentary</a> into alleged gold smuggling and money laundering in the country.
On Thursday, 23 March, Al Jazeera released Episode One (The Laundry Service) of a four-part series on the alleged smuggling of gold in Zimbabwe by well-connected individuals and their associates. ZACC said in a tweet:
<blockquote>
@ZACConline is closely following the Aljazeera broadcast.
</blockquote>
Gold Mafia, a four-part series by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit, shows how Zimbabwean government officials and businesspeople are profiting off gold smuggling and money laundering.
The investigation reveals how criminals use gold to whitewash billions of dirty money through a web of shell companies, fake invoices and paid-off officials.
Uebert Angel, a pastor who was appointed a special envoy and ambassador-at-large to Europe and the Americas by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2021, his deputy Rikki Doolan, and Mnangagwa’s niece Henrietta Rushwaya, who is the president of the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF), are named as part of the mafia.
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ZACC "Closely Following" Al Jazeera Broadcast

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on Thursday arrested National Social Security (NSSA) acting chief executive Charles Shava for fraud involving $12 246 571,48.
Shava allegedly altered a board resolution that had rejected the proposed allowances for four NSSA doctors.
It is alleged that Shava caused the human resources manager to pay the allowances without approval, claiming the board had approved the allowances.
He was taken to Avondale Police Station where he was detained pending his court appearance on Friday.
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NSSA Acting CEO Charles Shava Arrested On Fraud Allegations

Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo has said the anti-graft agency will prioritise strengthening its investigations department in 2023 for prosecution and asset recovery.
Matanda-Moyo told State media in an interview that ZACC will also further decentralise its offices by establishing two new provincial centres. She said:
<blockquote>
For 2023, we are still guided by our 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, which prioritises the strengthening of investigations for prosecution and asset recovery.
This will be undertaken through investigation of high-profile matters (high profile in value, cases of national interest and those involving high-profile figures) and asset recoveries of high value, the launch of the electronic case management system for all investigations and skills capacitation for all investigators.
</blockquote>
Matanda-Moyo said ZACC will increase its presence to eight provinces as well as “continuously recruit critical staff and offer skills training for all staff.” | <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/zacc-to-strengthen-investigations-division">The Sunday Mail</a>

ZACC To Strengthen Investigations Division - Matanda Moyo

The High Court has granted the Prosecutor General approval to seize properties allegedly owned by the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe’s (COTTCO) corruption-accused boss.
The property, worth millions of US dollars, belongs to COTTCO marketing and business development manager Maxmore Njani.
The seizure is meant to preserve the property from dissipation or alienation during investigations.
Njani was arrested on corruption charges in June this year together with company managing director Pious Manamike.
The duo was granted bail pending trial.
According to the court seizure order, Njani is being investigated for money laundering and corruptly concealing from his employer, personal interests in COTTCO transactions.
The order, which is directed to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), reads in part:
<blockquote>
Any investigating officer in the employ of ZACC and or other law enforcement officers of the law proper to the execution of warrants be and are hereby authorised to enter into the business and residential precincts of Njani, Chita One Logistics, and Square Family Trust for the purpose of identifying, seizing and securing the following property:
A Freightliner (Argosy) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 7356, a Tanker (Trailer) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 7095, a home-made (Trailer) Vehicle registration Number AFQ 1784, a Shacman (Dump) Vehicle registration Number AFQ 0913, a Freightliner (Century) Vehicle registration Number AFJ 2963 A Shacman (Tractor) Vehicle registration Number AFJ 0908, A Toyota Landcruiser Vehicle registration Number AFN 4185, an International (Truck) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 7795, a Freightliner (Century Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6068, a Freightliner (Century) Vehicle registration Number AEU 3040 A Freightliner (FLD120) Vehicle registration Number ACQ 6629, a Hendred (Freuhauf) Vehicle registration Number AFJ 5933, a Torsian (Interlink Trailer) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 9623 A Shacman (Tractor) Vehicle registration Number AFQ 0909.
</blockquote>
Njanji is reportedly eyeing the Mazowe Central seat in Parliament on a ZANU PF ticket. | <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/grand-theft-high-court-allows-seizure-of-cottco-boss-property-worth-millions-of-usd-includes-12-trucks-several-tractors-high-end-4x4s-vast-tracks-of-land/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

High Court Allows Seizure Of COTTCO Boss’ Property Worth Millions Of USD

Zimbabweans are smuggling explosives to South Africa for use in blowing up automated teller machines (ATMs) in the neighbouring country.
This was said by Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo during a high-level National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) steering committee meeting held in Harare on Thursday. She said:
<blockquote>
Recently explosives were also smuggled from Zimbabwe to South Africa and during (a recent) meeting I was made to understand that the explosives were used to hit ATMs (automated teller machines) in South Africa. We cannot show such a lack of humanity as Zimbabweans.
</blockquote>
Matanda-Moyo said she went to South Africa recently where she met officials from that country’s police service and the special investigations unit.
She said it was perplexing that Zimbabweans were being caught with contraband in South Africa. Said Matanda-Moyo:
<blockquote>
The South African authorities are always arresting Zimbabweans who would have crossed the borders with smuggled goods.
How is that happening? Why are they not caught on the Zimbabwean side? We really need to introspect.
The porosity of our borders is also causing the country to lose resources. 
Recently, our gold was forfeited in South Africa. Cigarettes are also being forfeited.
</blockquote>
The NACS steering committee is composed of key ministries such as the Finance, Home Affairs, Justice and government institutions such as ZACC, the National Prosecuting Authority, Zimbabwe Republic Police, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, Auditor-General and Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, among others. | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200004411/explosives-smuggling-rife-zacc">NewsDay</a>

Zimbabweans Smuggling Explosives To South Africa - ZACC

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested a senior police officer after he was found in possession of an examination paper that he was scheduled to write for a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
The suspect, Superintendent Vigai Maunganidze appeared in court in Harare on Saturday and was remanded in custody to Monday for bail hearing.
ZACC spokesperson Thandiwe Mlobane confirmed the arrest to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/senior-cop-arrested-over-leaked-law-exam-paper/">The Herald</a> on Sunday night. She said:
<blockquote>
I can confirm the arrest of a senior police officer, Vengai Maunganidze on Friday, November 11 2022 on allegations of unlawful possession of an exam paper before the examination day and he appeared in court on November 12, 2022. Investigations are continuing.
</blockquote>
The leakage of examination papers has become a common occurrence and threatens to undermine the credibility of examination processes in the country.
Last week, the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) said some candidates, examination administrators, and members of the public have been arrested and have appeared before the courts over the leakage of Ordinary Level Question Papers.

ZACC Arrests Senior Cop Over Leaked Law Exam Paper

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on Tuesday, 01 November announced the appointment of Thandiwe Mlobane as its spokesperson with immediate effect.
Before the appointment, Mlobane was the ZACC Commissioner responsible for compliance and systems. ZACC said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) hereby announces the appointment of Commissioner Thandiwe Mlobane as the spokesperson with immediate effect.
</blockquote>
Mlobane’s appointment as ZACC spokesperson comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently named a tribunal to look into the removal from office of ZACC commissioner, John Makamure, who was the spokesperson.
Makamure is facing several corruption-related allegations.
The tribunal was set up in terms of section 237(2)(c) and section 187(3)  of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
Retired Justice Maphios Cheda chairs the tribunal while Justice Ministry secretary, Virginia Mabhiza, is its secretary.

Thandiwe Mlobane Appointed ZACC Spokesperson

Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo has denied that the anti-graft body has a “catch and release” culture whereby suspected criminals are arrested for show and then released to enjoy their ill-gotten riches.
Matanda-Moyo stated that ZACC’s mandate is to investigate and arrest culprits and then prepare and send dockets to the National Prosecuting Authority.
She said it is imperative for ZACC and the NPA to work together to ensure that corrupt individuals are prosecuted and punished. She said:
<blockquote>
ZACC is mandated to investigate and arrest. We prepare dockets and hand over these to the National Prosecuting Authority.
ZACC cannot even follow the courts, whatever happens there we have no obligation to consult and it is the prerogative of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to prosecute.
And we need to be acting in unison to successfully fight corruption.
</blockquote>
On Monday, economist Professor Gift Mugano said authorities should take corruption as seriously the way they are taking the anti-sanctions drive.
Speaking on one of Star FM’s current affairs programmes, Mugano said the billions of dollars lost through corruption could have been used to bust the sanctions. He said:
<blockquote>
We don’t want to package corruption as if it is an excuse because we have sanctions, that will be wrong; that will be tragic and that is my point of departure that when we have agreed that sanctions are a real issue, but I am very concerned as an academic that Government has not taken serious steps to deal with corruption.
Do you think even if sanctions are removed today, we can be given US$3,3 billion by the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and World Bank? No.
But we could have used the resources to bust sanctions if we were very careful and very proactive in terms of corruption.
</blockquote>
It is estimated that on average, Zimbabwe is losing US$1.8 billion annually predominantly due to corruption, smuggling, tax evasion/avoidance, and money laundering practices, among other vices. | <a href="https://www.businessweekly.co.zw/private-sector-abetting-corruption-zacc/">Business Weekly</a>

Matanda-Moyo Speaks On ZACC's Alleged "Catch And Release" Culture

Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo has accused the private sector of abetting corruption in the country.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.businessweekly.co.zw/private-sector-abetting-corruption-zacc/">Business Weekly</a> on Thursday, Matanda-Moyo insisted that the private sector is “very guilty” of corruption in Zimbabwe. She said:
<blockquote>
What is apparent is that corruption is not only rife in the public sector, it’s also rife in the private sector because when you look at bribes, the ones who are offering bribes are from the private sector.
They also bribe the public sector, taking advantage that public service salaries are low.
You look for something which is bought in South Africa for R5, that thing is sold here in Zimbabwe for US$100 and you wonder what pricing system is being used.
When you look at that person who is selling for US$100, the person has not even declared that product to the customs, the person has not paid duty …and you go to ZIMRA (Zimbabwe Revenue Authority) again, those companies are not paying taxes.
So, the private sector is the one that is very guilty of corruption in this country.
</blockquote>
Matanda-Moyo said there is a need for Government departments and parastatals to tighten procurement systems.
She said the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act should be tightened.
Last month, it emerged that Parliament had approved the purchase of laptops for US$9 000 for each gadget.
The laptop tender had been awarded to Blinart Investments, a private company believed to be owned by a Harare businesswoman, Elizabeth Muchenje.
The tender was, however, revoked by Treasury.

Private Sector Very Corrupt, Says Justice Matanda-Moyo

The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Evelyn Ndlovu, says parents whose children have been turned away from school for failing to pay school fees in foreign currency should report the schools to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC).
Responding to questions from senators in Parliament on Thursday, Ndlovu said government policy does not obligate payment of school fees in foreign currency.
Senator Tichinani Mavetera (ZANU PF), asked Ndlovu to clarify the government’s policy on the payment of school fees. In response, Ndlovu said:
<blockquote>
The policy is very clear; our local currency can be used to pay fees.
We have a challenge as seen on social media which have decided to come up with their own policies. We, as the ministry, call upon school heads to accept local currency fees.
Our population continues to break the law.
We have instructed our law enforcement agent ZACC to check all those schools demanding fees in local currency.
I call upon all parents to resist the school heads’ outrageous demands and report them to ZACC.
</blockquote>
However, Mavetera asked Ndlovu whether it is the duty of ZACC or the Minister of Education to bring order to the schools. Ndlovu responded:
<blockquote>
… the police force resides in another portfolio (Home Affairs ministry). I am serving the nation as my mandate.
Maybe the Senator can advise on the methodology I can use to control the situation.
</blockquote>
Reports indicate that most schools countrywide were refusing to accept the Zimbabwe Dollar and instead demanding the United States Dollar before they enrolled learners for the third term which commenced on Monday. | <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/i-dont-control-the-police-says-education-minister-as-senator-presses-her-on-schools-demanding-fees-in-usd/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

Parents Must Refuse To Pay Schools Fees In USD - Minister Ndlovu

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) says there are no sacred cows in the fight against corruption and any individual engaging in corrupt activities will be arrested despite their station in life or political affiliation.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/no-sacred-cows-in-fight-against-corruption-zacc/">The Herald</a> on Thursday, ZACC spokesperson John Makamure revealed that ZACC’s target in 2022 is to investigate and complete 75 per cent of the cases received. He said:
<blockquote>
The policy of the Government is zero tolerance for any form of corruption. The National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2020-2024), launched by His Excellency President Mnangagwa on 11 July 2020, is the main strategy in the fight against corruption.
In individual cases of corruption, every case will be investigated and punished in accordance with the dictates of our laws. There should be no sacred cows.
The government will have zero tolerance for corruption and this has already begun. We are not looking at political affiliation in making arrests.
ZACC is on track to meet its targets set for this year. In the area of investigations, the Commission’s target is to investigate and complete 75 per cent of the cases received.
Of the received and investigated cases, 65 per cent will be submitted to the National Prosecuting Authority as completed dockets.
</blockquote>
Makamure said to date, 70 dockets have been referred to the NPA and the majority of the cases are high profile. He added:
<blockquote>
The anti-corruption fight has two pillars: investigations for prosecution and asset recovery and prevention of corruption.
The Commission is attaching equal importance to prevention this year. One of the key interventions to prevent corruption is through systems review and compliance spot checks and the rollout of integrity pledges and the establishment of integrity committees in public and private institutions.
So far 27 public institutions have established integrity committees with ZACC assistance.
</blockquote>
In 2021, ZACC received a total of 1,354 reports with criminal abuse of duty cases standing at 697, fraud at 427, theft of trust property standing at 58, theft 34, bribery 25, Violation of Mines and Minerals Act 7 and money laundering and proceeds of crime 13.
The Asset Recovery and Forfeiture Unit recovered assets worth US$7.8 million in 2021.
ZACC has, however, been accused of pursuing a “catch and release” strategy on high-profile, politically connected individuals who are arrested on corruption allegations involving tens of millions of dollars in public funds but are never convicted.

No Sacred Cows In Fight Against Corruption, Says ZACC

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has reportedly been rocked by divisions amid reports that there are attempts to interfere with evidence implicating Gokwe-Nembudziya legislator Justice Mayor Wadyajena (ZANU PF).
Wadyajena and his accomplices, Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (COTTCO) managing director Pious Manamike, marketing manager Maxmore Njanji, Fortunate Molai also of Cottco and Chiedza Danha, director for Pierpont Moncroix Mauritius were arrested on US$5.8 million fraud allegations.
They were granted $200 000 bail each last week and remanded to 8 September 2022.
In a statement posted on Twitter, ZACC implored the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe to do “justice” to the case.
However, the post was immediately deleted and reposted several times since being initially posted on Thursday afternoon, before it was permanently deleted on Friday.
NewsDay reported ZACC insiders as saying that there were divided opinions on how to deal with Wadyajena’s case.
There are allegations that some “outsiders within government” were plotting to tamper with the evidence against the Gokwe-Nembudziya MP. Said a source:
<blockquote>
Some senior government officials gave a directive for ZACC to alert the public on the need for Wadyajena to face the wrath of the law, a decision challenged by others.
</blockquote>
ZACC spokesperson John Makamure on Thursday night unwittingly confirmed the infighting. He said:
<blockquote>
This is an internal matter which needs not be publicised. Whoever uploaded the statement on our Twitter handle did so without authority from the superiors.
The statement does not represent the position of ZACC as an institution.
</blockquote>
Critics have accused the State of sweeping under the carpet corruption cases involving ZANU PF officials and the ruling elite.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/08/zanu-pf-throws-wadyajena-under-the-bus/">NewsDay</a>

ZACC Divided Over Justice Mayor Wadyajena Fraud Case | Report

The Member of Parliament for Gokwe-Nembudziya, Justice Mayor Wadyajena, is set to lose 22 more assets in addition to his Lamborghini Urus and a BMW X6 that were recently seized by authorities while en route to South Africa.
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) issued a warrant of search and seizure in which it listed for attachment assets belonging to Wadyajena believed to have been acquired with ill-gotten proceeds.
Wadyajena was arrested last week together with four Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (COTTCO) officials, Pius Manamike (54), Maxmore Njanji (47), Fortunate Maloi (34) and Chiedza Danha (39). The five face fraud and money laundering charges involving US$5 million.
ZACC issued the warrant of search and seizure in terms of Section 49 (b) A.R.W.S 50 (1) (a) of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act, Chapter 9:07. It reads in part:
<blockquote>
It is therefore directed that the Managing Director of Mayor Logistics (Pvt) Ltd and Justice Mayor Wadyajena or any other person in authority or control of the vehicles to release the following vehicles, to the Peace Officers and other Officers of the Law who are bearers of this warrant…
</blockquote>
The assets are listed as follows:
A Lamborghini (SUV) vehicle registration number “Mayor”
BMW X6 vehicle registration number “JMW”
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6137
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6136
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 9244
A Freightliner (Road Tractor) Vehicle registration Number AEZ AE26255
A Freightliner (Road Tractor) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6256
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6139
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6138
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6116
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6114
A Freightliner (Road Tractor) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6134
A Freightliner (Horse) Venice registration Number AEZ 9247
A Freightliner (Road Tractor) Vehide registration Number AEZ 6254
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 9245
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 9246
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 9243
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6115
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6121
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6125
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6126
A Freightliner (Road Tractor Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6133
A Freightliner (Horse) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6135
A Freightliner (Road Tractor) Vehicle registration Number AEZ 6134
The warrant adds:
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These are, therefore, in the State’s name to command you to proceed to Mayor Logistics (Pvt) Ltd and Justice Mayor Wadyajena or any other person in control of the vehicles and there from immediately obtain and take into your custody the mentioned vehicles and take them to the Peace Officers and other Officers of the law who are bearers of this warrant or other place of safety until the matter finalized or until you receive further orders from Court.
</blockquote>

ZACC To Seize 22 More Vehicles From ZANU PF MP Wadyajena

Justice Mayor Wadyajena and his accomplices were today granted $200 000 bail.
The politician and his accomplices were ordered to surrender their passports and report to police once every Friday.
Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje who granted Wadyajena, ruled that the prosecution failed to stand up its opposition to bail on basis that he would interfere with witnesses.
Wadyajena and his c-accused were arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission earlier this week on US $5 million corruption charges. They are accused of embezzling the money which they used to buy and import for themselves 25 haulage trucks from the USA.
<h2><a href="../../../../../timeline-of-mayor-wadyajenas-cottco-corruption/">See the Timeline of the Wadyajena Corruption at Cottco</a></h2>
In recent years, the Zimbabwean justice system has been criticised for being lenient with prominent people associated with Zanu-PF who have been charged with corruption.&nbsp;
Cases referenced in what is now called a &ldquo;Catch and Release&rdquo; routine include those of Wicknell Chivayo, Henrietta Rushwaya, and Dylish Nguwaya.&nbsp;

Justice Mayor Wadyajena Released On $200k Bail In Corruption Case

Gokwe-Nembudziya MP Justice Mayor Wadyajena (ZANU PF) and four Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (COTTCO) officials have been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC).
In a brief statement released on Tuesday, ZACC said the suspects were arrested for allegedly committing fraud and money laundering involving US$5 million. ZACC said:
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The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Gokwe-Nembudziya legislator Justice Mayor Wadyajena, Cottco officials Pius Manamike, Maxmore Njanji and Fortunate Molai, and Pierpont Moncroix Director Chiedza Danha on fraud and money laundering charges involving USD$5million.
</blockquote>
The five are expected to appear in court this Wednesday.
ZACC did not disclose any further details relating to the matter.
However, ZACC officials who were accompanied by police recently launched investigations relating to stockpiles of cotton farming inputs which were recently found stashed at a Gokwe-Nembudziya warehouse linked to Wadyajena.
According to <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2022/08/zanu-pf-mp-wadyajena-cottco-bosses-arrested-for-us5-million-fraud/">ZimLive</a>, it is widely believed that Wadyajena, who chairs parliament’s portfolio committee on land and agriculture, could have abused his parliamentary post and ZANU PF links leading to the misappropriation of inputs that were meant for distribution to farmers.
Meanwhile, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/corruption-accused-cottco-bosses-granted-100-000-bail-each/">COTTCO managing director Pious Manamike and head of marketing and ginning Maxmore Njanji are currently out on bail</a> on corruption allegations.
COTTCO, formerly the Cotton Marketing Board (CMB), is 38 per cent owned by the Government.

ZANU PF MP Justice Mayor Wadyajena Arrested

The Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (COTTCO) managing director Pious Manamike and is marketing and business development manager Maxmore Njanji on corruption allegations.
The duo was arrested on Thursday afternoon and was expected to appear at the Harare Magistrates Court for a bail hearing.
The corruption allegations emanated from a 2021 audit report that unearthed financial irregularities at the company.
NewZimbabwe.com reported sources as saying Njani is being accused of abusing COTTCO resources to fund his political ambitions.
Njani is reportedly planning to contest the Mazowe Central National Assembly seat on a ZANU PF ticket.
He reportedly distributed knapsacks, motorcycles and bicycles belonging to COTTCO to his supporters in the constituency. Said the source:
<blockquote>
Members of the party got bicycles, motorcycles and knapsacks used to spray cotton while everyone else got nothing.
They have since been arrested and are set to appear in court this afternoon.
</blockquote>
On 30 May this year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa urged COTTCO bosses to men their ways. He said:
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Those in charge of COTTCO must quickly change their ways, there is no time any longer, and certainly, no patience in us suffer their irresponsible conduct.
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COTTCO Bosses Arrested For Corruption

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has fired seven cashiers at Flamingo tollgate in Gweru while eight other cashiers at the same post resigned after they were caught stealing millions of dollars.
This was revealed by Acting ZINARA chief executive officer Gilfern Moyo while addressing a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) – ZINARA roundtable dialogue and training workshop for ZINARA integrity committee members in Gweru on Thursday, 30 June. Said Moyo:
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At Flamingo toll gate in Gweru, we were faced with a theft scandal involving millions of dollars.
Seven cashiers were dismissed after they were found guilty of the counts they were facing.
Eight of them resigned before the internal process commenced while two were acquitted at the end of the internal process.
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Moyo commended ZACC for having alerted ZINARA of the misappropriation of funds that was taking place at the tollgate. He said:
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ZINARA instituted thorough investigations after receiving a tip-off from ZACC last year that some employees stationed at the Flamingo tollgate in Gweru were abusing the ZINARA prepaid cards.
That is the partnership we are looking for and that is why we have the integrity committee in place. We don’t condone corruption.
</blockquote>
Moyo also revealed that ZINARA was increasing surveillance at tollgates in order to curb the leakage of funds. Said Moyo:
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We are beefing up the ICT department, we have installed CCTV at tollgates but at times we are shocked to find some disconnected at tollgates.
The reason given is that when there is a power outage, they fail to get them running. 
Statistics have shown that where CCTV is not functioning or where there is a manual tolling system, revenue inflows plummet drastically and that is why we need to computerise operations.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/million-dollar-theft-7-tollgate-cashiers-fired/">Chronicle</a></h4>

ZINARA Fires 7 Tollgate Cashiers Over Theft Scandal

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested the Sheriff of the High Court of Zimbabwe, Macduff Madega.
Madega was expected to appear in court on Thursday 9 June 2022.
According to ZACC, Madega was allegedly instructed to auction a stand by a Judgement creditor in fulfilment of a judgement debt.
He attached and auctioned the property to the highest bidder.
But before confirming the sale of the property, Madega received an objection which he presided over resulting in him not confirming the sale.
After allowing the objection to stand, Madega, however, put the same property for sale by private treaty and did not disclose to the buyer about the previous objection.
<h4>More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

ZACC Arrests Sheriff Of The High Court Of Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission (ZACC) has warned members of the public that there is a criminal gang of fraudsters masquerading as ZACC officers and demanding bribes from cross-border transporters.
ZACC advised bus cross-border crews who encounter purported ZACC officers who demand bribes to call on the following phone numbers: +263 242 307065/66/67, +263242369602/5/8/14 and +2632422541912. A statement released by ZACC on Wednesday, 08 June 2022 reads:
<blockquote>
ZACC wishes to warn members of the public that there is a syndicate of criminals purporting to be ZACC officers and demanding bribes from cross-border bus crews.
On the 7th of June, a six-men gang using an unidentified white pick-up truck intercepted a Jasto Luxury Coaches bus travelling from South Africa between Harare and Beatrice.
Claiming to be ZACC officers carrying out an anti-smuggling operation, the gang demanded a USD$400 bribe which the bus crew paid.
ZACC understands that the gang also stopped three more buses travelling from South Africa and forced the crew to pay US$100.00 bribes.
We wish to advise cross-border bus crews and members of the public that ZACC officers do not demand bribes when executing their duties.
On the other hand, the bus crews and other members of the public must refuse to pay bribes when asked to do so.
Instead, when approached by anyone claiming to be from ZACC carrying out their duties, members of the public must demand positive identification.
If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us on any of the following platforms:
Phone +263 242 307065/66/67, +263242369602/5/8/14, and +2632422541912
Whatsapp +263719529483 
Twitter @ZACCоnline 
Facebook facebook.com/zacczim
</blockquote>
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ZACC Impersonators Target Cross-border Bus Crews

National Assembly Speaker Jacob Mudenda said that current laws that deal with those found guilty of corruption are too lenient and an impediment in the fight against graft.
Mudenda made the remarks while addressing a capacity-building workshop on corruption organised by the African Parliamentary Network against Corruption (APNAC) in Bulawayo last week. He said:
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Zimbabwe’s sentencing regime for persons convicted of corruption is considered too lenient because of the option of a fine while the lack of legislation governing conflict of interest for civil servants needs more scrutiny.
I must commend ZACC (Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Authority) and other anti-corruption agencies for the work they are doing to expose, combat and eradicate corruption and the abuse of power by those holding political and public office.
</blockquote>
Mudenda also noted that ZACC is struggling to fight corruption, with some high profile corrupt figures going scot-free. Said Mudenda:
<blockquote>
However, Zacc has been found wanting in a number of areas which include the “catch and release” as well as the lack of “teeth” to prosecute high profile figures allegedly caught up in corrupt activities.
</blockquote>
Mudenda, however, commended Auditor-General (Mildred Chiri) for exposing the mismanagement of public resources without fear or favour.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/04/penalties-for-corruption-too-lenient-mudenda/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Mudenda Bemoans Lenient Penalties For Corruption

Bus operators have challenged the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to deal with some soldiers, police officers and Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) officers who are allegedly facilitating the smuggling of goods instead of arresting “soft” targets.
This comes after ZACC impounded nine buses during the ongoing blitz against smuggling.
One of the bus operators, who declined to be named, told NewsDay that one of the buses impounded by ZACC was an inter-city bus operating between Beitbridge and Harare. Said the bus operator:
<blockquote>
My bus was caught in that blitz operates from Dulivhadzimo bus terminus in Beitbridge and not across the border.
Obviously, most of our clients are people from South African trips, but it is not my duty to ask for a declaration form.
We simply load the goods on the bus and whether these people have gone through the border to declare their goods is not our business as bus operators.
After all, we hear these people pay soldiers and police to cross with their stuff.
ZACC is coming to the soft target; it should be dealing with soldiers, police and other security agents who are facilitating this smuggling.
How do the goods cross where these officers are patrolling? That is where ZACC should be probing.
</blockquote>
The contraband found on the buses included an assortment of alcoholic drinks, blankets, bags containing new clothes, shoes, washing powder and energy drinks.
Meanwhile, ZACC spokesperson John Makamure said those bus operators whose buses were impounded can argue their cases in court.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/04/operators-zacc-clash-over-impounded-buses/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Bus Operators Challenge ZACC To Arrest "The Real Criminals"

Statement by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on the arrest of a Belgian businessman for externalisation of foreign currency.
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<h2>ZACC ARRESTS BELGIAN NATIONAL FOR EXTERNALISATION</h2>
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested a Belgian national, Daleyot Erez, for externalization involving more than USD$180 000.
Erez is the major shareholder in Raiz-El Nickel Processing (Private) Limited with a 70percent stake.
It is alleged that sometime in December 2021, Erez hatched a plan to prejudice the Government of Zimbabwe thousands of United States dollars through his company Raiz El-Nickel Processing.
To achieve his plan, Erez allegedly exported 240 tonnes of copper/nickel alloy valued at USD180 000.00 to Tera Africa, a South African Company, at undervalued prices.
The money was supposed to be paid to the Raiz-El Nickel Processing (Pvt) Ltd Ecobank account in Zimbabwe but instead, Erez bypassed this to avoid paying tax by instructing Tera Africa to pay the export proceeds to his South African registered company, Knight Corp, through South African bank, First National Bank (FNB).
Further investigations established that since December 2021, the foreign currency earnings of the accused person were not received by Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited depriving the country of thousands of dollars in undeclared incomes and loss of revenue through externalization.
It was also established Erez’s company corruptly posted huge losses to the Government by declaring minimal taxable profits and not acquitting CDI Forms within 90 days in violation of the Exchange Control Regulations.
The Reserve Bank Exchange Control Regulations require all foreign currency earnings to be received within 90 days or within an approved extension period by the Exchange Control.
Non-acquittal of CDI forms constitutes an offence in terms of Section 5(1) of the Exchange Control Act.
Erez was remanded in custody by a Kwekwe Magistrate to 20 April for bail hearing.
</blockquote>
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ZACC Arrests Belgian Businessman For Externalising US$180k | Full Statement

Teachers’ unions say the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) should understand that poverty has pushed teachers into asking parents to pay for extra lessons to supplement their paltry salaries.
This comes after ZACC spokesperson John Makamure on Monday said teachers conducting extra lessons for a fee are engaging in corruption and risk prosecution.
However, the Educators Union of Zimbabwe secretary-general Tapedza Zhou said teachers will not conduct extra lessons for a fee once the Government restores their pre-October 2018 salaries. Zhou said:
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The first corruption that ZACC must address is the restoration of the US$540 pre-October 2018 salary which went down to US$35.
That is the first corruption. Once it deals with that corruption there will be no extra lessons or corruption to talk about. ZACC must first deal with the restoration of teachers’ salaries.
When you see teachers doing some extra lessons, it is because they are trying to address the gap between the original US$540 salary and the meagre wages that teachers are currently earning.
</blockquote>
Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president Obert Masaraure said the issue of paid extra lessons is a private arrangement between teachers and parents that has nothing to do with ZACC.
Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) president Takavafira Zhou said:
<blockquote>
This country has high-profile corruption that has become a routine. And we have not seen ZACC acting in order to address such corruption.
</blockquote>
ZACC is majoring in the minor by concentrating on teachers who are getting US$5 for extra lessons.
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It is an abuse of the commission. The intention is ill-conceived and very sinister.
We urge ZACC to concentrate on major issues that have made this country to be in the current terminal ward rather than to focus on minor issues that can be even addressed by the Education ministry without necessarily enlisting the services of ZACC.
</blockquote>
Primary and Secondary Education ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said teachers have a lame excuse for demanding fees for extra lessons as they receive salaries and allowances from the Government. Said Ndoro:
<blockquote>
There is no bigger corruption than trying to get underhand money unscrupulously while at the same time you are receiving a salary. 
When you receive salaries, you are already paid for the job that you are supposed to be doing.
Extra lessons are legal as long as they are not paid for.
Teachers are using a silly excuse that they are only trying to survive yet they get salaries and allowances for teaching.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/04/teachers-scoff-at-zacc-threats/">NewsDay</a></h4>

ZACC Offside On Extra Lessons - Teachers

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has welcomed the approval by Cabinet of the Public Interest Disclosure (Protection of Whistleblowers Bill) on Tuesday, saying it will help the country in the fight against corruption.
ZACC chairperson Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo on Wednesday told NewsDay that the proposed law will give confidence to whistleblowers so that they testify in corruption cases knowing they are protected. Said Matanda-Moyo:
<blockquote>
It’s a great milestone in the fight against corruption. We have been seeing the victimisation of witnesses after they would have either given information to ZACC or testified in court.
That was derailing the fight against corruption as most witnesses were no longer willing to come forward without that protection.
So we view that as a sign of the political will to fight corruption and that will also give confidence to our whistleblowers and witnesses to come forward knowing that after whistleblowing or testifying, they are protected.
</blockquote>
She added that whistleblowers and witnesses play a crucial role in the fight against graft.
ZACC spokesperson John Makamure revealed that the Commission has been receiving increased reports of victimisation and intimidation of witnesses and whistleblowers by accused persons.
He said existing anti-corruption laws do not provide maximum protection to whistleblowers.
Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) executive director Tafadzwa Chikumbu also welcomed the proposed law. He said:
<blockquote>
We look forward to the whistleblower protection legislation because as it stands, without whistleblower protection laws, it is very risky for individuals to report corruption.
Once we have a piece of legislation that protects them, it means they are guaranteed that once they report corruption they remain protected by the law.
This will increase the number of people who report corruption.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/03/zacc-hails-approval-of-whistleblowers-bill/">NewsDay</a></h4>

ZACC Welcomes Approval Of Whistleblowers Bill

Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) spokesperson John Makamure said that it is illegal for teachers to ask parents to pay fees for extra lessons adding that the practice constitutes corruption.
Speaking to NewsDay on Monday, Makamure said ZACC will soon launch an awareness campaign to ensure that teachers desist from the practice. He said:
<blockquote>
We are soon going to launch anti-corruption awareness campaigns in all the provinces to ensure that we engage education officers to stop corruption at schools, especially those requesting money for extra lessons from parents. We want teachers to know that it is very illegal.
Those found breaking the law will be charged and taken to the court. Parents should also know that it is unlawful to pay fees for extra lessons to teachers.
That is the penalty that these teachers are likely to face if they continue with such activities.
</blockquote>
Reports suggest that some teachers are demanding from US$5 to US$10 from each pupil for extra lessons and those who fail to pay are neglected during regular lessons.
Zimbabwean teachers are among the lowest-paid in the region. They are pushing for the restoration of the pre-October 2018 salary of US$540.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/03/zacc-warns-against-payment-for-extra-lessons/">NewsDay</a></h4>

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