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Harare Town Clerk’s Controversial Release Exposes Deep-Seated Graft

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The recent release of Harare’s Town Clerk has uncovered a web of corruption involving high-ranking officials and legal professionals, exposing the ongoing corruption undermining the city’s governance.

At the center of this scandal is the law firm Guwuriro and Associates, which played a key role in the Town Clerk’s release. The firm has a history of manipulating legal processes for their clients’ benefit, often at the expense of justice and transparency.

Vongai Guwuriro, the Acting Chief Magistrate and a key figure in securing favorable outcomes for her husband’s firm, has raised further concerns about judicial integrity. Guwuriro previously attempted to grant bail to the same Town Clerk, who had secured bail under suspicious circumstances in an earlier case, setting a troubling precedent.

Court records reveal that Town Clerk Chisango, as the Accounting Officer, fraudulently awarded a street lighting contract to Juluka after reducing the budget from $45 million to $15 million, narrowing down the bidders from four to just two.

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Despite these manipulations, the procurement authority PRAZ refused to endorse the deal. Chisango’s claim of ignorance, along with his lawyers’ defense, is seen as a weak excuse for his actions.

Key figures in the Town Clerk’s release include Public Prosecutor Mapfuwa and legal partner Vhiriri, who worked together to secure the controversial bail despite charges of criminal abuse of office, mismanagement, and embezzlement. Local councillor Abdurrahman Sapa (“Abdul”) also played a crucial role by leveraging his connections with the judiciary to facilitate the Town Clerk’s return to duty, in violation of bail conditions.

Reports suggest that a $50,000 bribe was paid to ensure the Town Clerk’s release, implicating several individuals in the bribery scheme. The lenient bail conditions, which only require the Town Clerk to report to the police once a month, have sparked outrage, as they allow him to resume work, potentially intimidating witnesses in his ongoing cases.

The preferential treatment given to the Town Clerk contrasts sharply with the denial of bail to other individuals implicated in the same scandal. Moreover, while a directive from the Ministry of Local Government states that council employees should not return to work until their court cases are resolved, Chisango and his associates continue to violate these rules. He has even publicly claimed to have the support of Zimbabwe’s President.

As the officer responsible for signing contracts, the Town Clerk’s actions raise serious concerns about accountability and justice. Harare residents deserve transparency from their officials, and the misuse of public funds must be addressed. The scandal has highlighted the deep-rooted corruption in Harare’s administration, and it is essential that all those involved are held accountable to restore trust in the city’s governance.

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