The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has called on controversial businessmen Wicknell Chivayo, Mike Chimombe, and Moses Mpofu to present themselves for interviews.
This follows the leaking of audios implicating them in corrupt activities.
A complaint letter allegedly authored by Chimombe and Mpofu to a South African-based company, REN-form, regarding a contractual dispute with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), along with leaked audios by Chivayo, has exposed their involvement to the public.
Speaking to journalists during the swearing-in of High Court judges, Reza, a representative of Zacc, stated they have been expecting the trio to come forward since Saturday, when Zacc issued a statement.
“If they fail to report to Zacc, we will pursue them,” he warned.
Initially, Reza noted that when the first audio leaked, there was insufficient evidence for Zacc to act upon.
However, with subsequent documents and audio recordings surfacing, substantial grounds for investigation have emerged.
“Our investigators are currently reviewing the evidence gathered so far,” Reza explained. “We have summoned these gentlemen to provide necessary documents.
While I can’t disclose details to avoid prejudicing the investigation, I assure Zimbabweans that we have diligently pursued this matter.”
He continued, “Once we compile our findings into Form 242, we intend to proceed to court. This document will contain comprehensive information, including facts, figures, and evidence – mark my words.”
Reza refrained from divulging specifics about the evidence collected but emphasized Zacc’s commitment to fulfilling its mandate.
“It’s important for Zimbabweans to understand that Zacc is not powerless,” he asserted. “President Emmerson Mnangagwa emphasized that no one is immune to prosecution.
We want the public to know that we are resolute in combating corruption.”
Meanwhile, Justice Luke Malaba presided over the swearing-in ceremony of ten new High Court judges: Naison Chivhayo, Regis Dembure, Mpokisengi Dube, Joel Mambara, Gibson Mandaza, Faith Mushure, Vivian Ndlovu, Ngoni Nduna, Philipa Phillips, and Sijabuliso Siziba.
Douglas Kaitano was also sworn in as a judge of the Administrative Court, while Justice Garainashe Mawadze took the oath as the first Deputy Judge President of the High Court of Zimbabwe.
