Harare, Zimbabwe | In yet another jaw-dropping revelation, flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo has once again become the center of controversy. Reports reveal that Chivayo, who recently splurged an estimated $10 million on luxury vehicles, has secured government tenders valued at a staggering $220 million.
The developments come amidst growing concerns about corruption and economic mismanagement in Zimbabwe.
The news comes barely a day after retired General and Acting President Constantino Chiwenga issued a stern warning against corruption and the emergence of oligarchs controlling Zimbabwe’s key resources. Chiwenga compared the current state of resource exploitation to the injustices of the colonial era, vowing to dismantle these systems.
According to confidential documents reviewed by ZiMetro News, Chivayo is attempting to withdraw $20 million each from two of his companies—ICM Communications and Edenbreeze. The total $40 million withdrawal is reportedly earmarked for “local payments in matters of national interest,” but the justification for such massive transactions has drawn widespread skepticism.
Adding fuel to the fire is the revelation that one of these lucrative contracts was reportedly recommended by Dr. Mavetera, who has recently been in the spotlight for leading an anti-Chiwenga campaign. This connection has further heightened suspicions about the political dynamics influencing these deals.