National Social Security Authority (NSSA) board chairperson Emmanuel Fundira was interviewed by police yesterday in connection with an extortion case involving Paula January.
Although January is the one under investigation for extortion, Fundira was questioned based on audio recordings and text messages in which she mentioned him while making extortion demands against Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) executives.
Fundira, who is being represented by Makiya and Partners Legal Practitioners, has not been charged with any wrongdoing. However, his name surfaced in the ongoing probe linked to the targeting of RTG executives.
This comes amid concerns that RTG executives are being pursued as part of a broader scheme to weaken the tourism giant’s stock. NSSA, which holds a 91.6% stake in RTG, recently announced plans to dispose of 56% of its shares, prompting speculation about attempts to devalue the company for potential buyers.
Investigations into RTG executives for alleged financial misconduct—covering salaries, gratuities, and allowances—were dismissed by the tourism group’s board as baseless. Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare Edgar Moyo previously held a meeting between NSSA and RTG board members, where it was agreed that Fundira would engage the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to address the allegations.
RTG board chairperson Douglas Hoto confirmed that discussions were underway to resolve the matter, emphasizing that RTG remained committed to transparency and corporate governance.
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