US$100 MILLION TENDER SCANDAL ROCKS ZIMBABWE: LEAKED AUDIO ADDS FUEL TO FIRE

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A new leaked audio has brought more attention to a big scandal involving a US$100 million tender in Zimbabwe. The tender is linked to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), and it is causing problems for former business partners Wicknell Chivayo and Mike Chimombe. The tender was supposed to be for printing services for the country’s elections, but it has now led to accusations of corruption at the highest levels of government.

The deal was signed in February 2023 with a South African printing company called Ren-Form. It was meant to be a simple contract to help with printing for the August elections. But things quickly went wrong when payments started in March, leading to a major dispute between Chivayo, Chimombe, and another business associate, Moses Mpofu. The three were once close, but the money coming in from the deal tore them apart.

The NewsHawks, a news organization, did an investigation and found out that the main part of the tender was for US$40 million, but the total amount of corruption involved was more than US$100 million. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is now investigating Chivayo, Chimombe, and Mpofu. They are looking into serious charges of fraud and money laundering.

The investigation has become even more complicated because it has political ties. Chivayo is said to be protected because of his strong connections with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other high-ranking officials. On the other hand, Chimombe and Mpofu are facing prison time over fraud charges from another scandal, the US$88 million Presidential Goats Scheme.

The most shocking part of the story came when a leaked audio recording surfaced. In the recording, Chivayo claimed that he had “captured” President Mnangagwa. He also talked about his influence over many top officials. Chivayo mentioned several important people, including ZEC chair Priscilla Chigumba, Central Intelligence Organisation Director-General Isaac Moyo, and a well-known gold dealer named Pedzisayi “Scott” Sakupwanya. According to Chivayo, these people received money from the corrupt deals.

This audio leak paints a troubling picture of corruption in Zimbabwe. It shows how corruption is deeply connected to both government and business deals. This scandal could have a big effect on the country’s elections and its politics in general. Many people now question whether the election process will be fair.

As more information comes out, The NewsHawks is continuing its investigation. They are looking into more officials who might be involved in the scandal. They promise to reveal even more details about the corruption happening at the highest levels of government.

Zimbabwean citizens are watching these events closely. What happens next could have a big impact on the future of the country’s government and its reputation around the world. This scandal is a clear reminder of how corruption is holding back Zimbabwe’s progress, both economically and democratically.

The effects of this kind of high-level corruption are huge. It’s not just about the politicians involved. It affects millions of Zimbabweans who want a government that is fair, transparent, and accountable. Corruption like this makes it harder for the country to move forward and build a better future for its people.

As the investigation continues, all eyes are on ZACC and the government’s response. The decisions made in the next few months will be very important. They could decide if Zimbabwe takes a step towards a fairer and more honest government. Everyone is waiting to see if the country can overcome this corruption scandal and start moving in a better direction.

3 thoughts on “US$100 MILLION TENDER SCANDAL ROCKS ZIMBABWE: LEAKED AUDIO ADDS FUEL TO FIRE

  1. This leaked audio confirms what many Zimbabweans have feared for years—that corruption is deeply entrenched in both business and government. It’s time for real accountability. The people deserve a government that is transparent and free from these kinds of dirty deals.

  2. The involvement of high-ranking officials in this scandal shows how broken the system is. Corruption at this level isn’t just about a few bad actors—it’s a whole network protecting those in power. We need real reforms to clean up Zimbabwe’s government. This scandal proves that Zimbabwe’s elections are far from fair. When those responsible for ensuring a democratic process are involved in corrupt deals, how can we trust the results? The people of Zimbabwe deserve better than this.

  3. This is just another attempt to tarnish the image of our government ahead of elections. The opposition and their media allies will stop at nothing to create stories about corruption to discredit President Mnangagwa. Until there’s solid proof, these allegations are nothing but noise.

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