The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has accused the Zimbabwean government of widespread corruption, rent-seeking behavior, and the exploitation of state resources, citing the case of controversial tender entrepreneur Wicknell Chivhayo as an example of the government’s reluctance to address corruption.
A letter dated June 16 from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) summoned controversial business partners Mike Chimombe, Moses Mpofu, and Chivhayo for questioning over leaked audios allegedly linked to Chivhayo.
These recordings raised concerns about money laundering and abuse of office, issues under ZACC’s jurisdiction. However, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have shown little interest in pursuing Chivhayo.
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Only Chimombe and Mpofu appeared before ZACC, were denied bail, and are currently in remand prison.
CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi claimed that the government is the main perpetrator of ongoing corruption, awarding tenders to undeserving and corrupt individuals.
Mkwananzi criticized the government for its involvement in corruption, rent-seeking, and the plundering of state resources, granting lucrative contracts to their associates and cronies.