LEAKED AUDIO REVEALS SHOCKING DETAILS IN ZIMBABWE’S US$100 MILLION TENDER SCANDAL

A new leaked audio has come out, adding fuel to the already intense scandal involving a US$100 million tender tied to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec). This scandal is growing as the audio sheds light on the bitter fallout between former business partners Wicknell Chivayo and Mike Chimombe. The tender was for electoral printing services, but it has now turned into a serious issue of corruption that reaches high levels of Zimbabwean politics.

The tender contract was signed in February 2023 with a South African company called Ren-Form. The deal was supposed to be simple, providing printing services for the August general elections in Zimbabwe. But in March, when money started to flow, things quickly took a bad turn. A dispute broke out between Chivayo, Chimombe, and their third business partner, Moses Mpofu. The three, who used to work together, were suddenly in conflict over the payments from the tender.

Investigations by The NewsHawks revealed that the tender deal involved US$40 million, but the total amount of corrupt activities connected to the deal was more than US$100 million. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has now opened an investigation into Chivayo, Chimombe, and Mpofu. They are looking into accusations of fraud and money laundering linked to this tender.

This investigation is getting more complicated due to the political ties in the case. Chivayo is believed to be protected because of his close relationship with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other top officials involved in the scandal. On the other hand, Chimombe and Mpofu are facing possible prison time due to fraud charges related to a different project, the US$88 million Presidential Goats Scheme.

The most shocking part of this scandal was revealed in a leaked audio where Chivayo claimed he had “captured” President Mnangagwa. In the audio, Chivayo talks about his influence over powerful officials in the government. He named several top figures, including Zec chairperson Priscilla Chigumba, Director-General of the Central Intelligence Organisation Isaac Moyo, and businessman Pedzisayi “Scott” Sakupwanya, saying that they were paid from these corrupt deals.

The audio leak paints a troubling picture of Zimbabwe’s political and business environment, where corruption seems to be everywhere, especially in government and big business deals. This scandal not only raises questions about the fairness of the upcoming elections, but it also shows how deep corruption runs in Zimbabwe. This kind of corruption can change who holds power in the country and how the government works.

As the scandal continues to develop, The NewsHawks is still investigating, and more details are expected to come out about other officials involved. These revelations could have a big impact on Zimbabwe’s general elections and the country’s political future.

People in Zimbabwe are paying close attention to what happens next. Many citizens are concerned about how this scandal will affect the future of their country’s leadership and its place on the world stage. This situation also serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges Zimbabwe faces in fighting corruption. Corruption has been a big problem in Zimbabwe, and it continues to stand in the way of the country’s economic growth and democratic progress.

The effects of this corruption are serious. It goes beyond the political figures and affects millions of ordinary Zimbabweans who want their government to be fair, honest, and accountable. For many, this scandal is yet another sign that real change is needed to clean up Zimbabwe’s politics and restore faith in its institutions.

As the investigation by Zacc moves forward, the world is watching Zimbabwe to see what happens. The response from the government and the results of this inquiry will likely shape the future path of the country. Whether this scandal leads to stronger anti-corruption efforts or deepens the distrust in Zimbabwe’s leadership remains to be seen.