Zimbabwean Vice President and Acting President, General Constantino Chiwenga, has criticized corrupt individuals known as “Mbinga” or tenderpreneurs, accusing them of exploiting public resources for personal gain.
Chiwenga stressed that Zimbabwe’s founding principles were based on equal opportunities for all, in stark contrast to the behavior of those he believes are enriching themselves through corruption and dishonesty.
He also pointed to Zimbabwe’s reputation as one of the most corrupt nations in Southern Africa, according to Transparency International. Chiwenga’s comments reflect growing concerns about the alleged involvement of high-ranking officials, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in illicit dealings, including the use of criminal networks to siphon off public funds through state contracts.
Amid these issues, Zimbabwe faces significant public health challenges, including the prolonged lack of functioning radiotherapy machines for cancer treatment, with the country having gone three years without such vital equipment. Furthermore, the largest hospital in Zimbabwe is still using a maternity theatre built in 1977, contributing to the country’s high maternal mortality rate, with 2,500 women dying annually during childbirth.
The country is also grappling with an economic crisis, marked by skyrocketing inflation, widespread unemployment at 95%, and the closure of many businesses. Chiwenga condemned the actions of those he described as looters, likening their behavior to that of “hyenas” engaged in unchecked greed and consumerism.
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