BUSINESSMAN SAYS HE CONTROLS ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA
In a shocking turn of events in Zimbabwe, businessman Wicknell Chivayo has made a bold claim. Chivayo, who is close to many top political figures, says he has a lot of control over President Emmerson Mnangagwa. This claim came from a leaked audio recording and has made people very worried about corruption in the country.
In the recording, Chivayo talks about his strong hold on Mnangagwa. He says he can change decisions at the highest levels of government. Chivayo, known for getting big government contracts, says he has put himself in a powerful position. He claims that the President listens to him.
This claim is linked to a failed solar project worth US$173 million in Gwanda. Chivayo’s company, Intratrek, got US$5.8 million to start the project but did not complete it. The failure of this project caused the government to lose a lot of money and made people angry about how funds were being used.
Chivayo also talked about his close interactions with Mnangagwa. He mentioned being personally escorted by the President on a red carpet to his flight for an international summit. This shows a very close relationship between Chivayo and Mnangagwa, which goes beyond just business.
The leaked audio also shows Chivayo’s actions across Africa. He travels to countries like Uganda and Tanzania, not to invest but to get more government contracts. This shows he is more interested in personal gain than in helping the country.
Chivayo’s influence is not just with the President. He claims to have strong ties with other top political figures, like Vice-Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi. He says he has given them big financial gifts and has become part of their personal lives. This paints a worrying picture of Zimbabwe’s top politicians.
Chivayo also admitted to using money from another questionable deal to strengthen his political connections. This was a US$40 million tender with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission. He says he used this money to buy luxury cars and give cash gifts to get support from people in the ruling ZANU-PF party.
People have had mixed reactions to Chivayo’s claims. Some say the recording might be fake. But a local news outlet, The NewsHawks, has confirmed that the audio and documents about the electoral commission tender are real. This suggests there is deep corruption.
These revelations have caused a big stir in Zimbabwe. Many are now questioning the integrity of their leaders and the level of corruption in the government. The future of Zimbabwe’s politics seems uncertain as these claims continue to unfold.
This just confirms what many of us have suspected for years – corruption is deeply embedded in the government. How can we trust our leaders when they are so easily manipulated by businessmen like Chivayo? The people of Zimbabwe deserve better. It’s outrageous that someone with such a dubious track record as Chivayo can claim to control the President. The failure of the solar project and the misuse of millions of dollars should have been enough to cut ties with him. This reflects poorly on our government’s priorities.
While the content of this article is disheartening, it’s encouraging to see that there is still investigative journalism happening in Zimbabwe. The truth must come to light if we are to build a better future for our nation.
Chivayo’s boasting about his influence and the luxurious benefits he gets from corrupt deals is a slap in the face to every hardworking Zimbabwean. Our leaders need to be held accountable for allowing such corruption to thrive. The extent of Chivayo’s influence over top political figures is terrifying. It’s clear that our country’s leadership is compromised, and this blatant corruption undermines any hope of progress. This needs urgent intervention from anti-corruption bodies.
This might be a turning point for Zimbabwe. Now that the public is aware of the extent of corruption, there’s a chance to demand real change and hold our leaders accountable. This could be the catalyst we need for a cleaner, more honest government.