*Science And The Problem With Chikumbutso’s “Free Energy” Claims* https://www.techzim.co.zw/2025/01/science-and-the-problem-with-chikumbutsos-free-energy-claims/ It’s tempting for amateurs like me (and probably you the reader) to want to go into the science of energy and why Chikumbutso’s claims are impossible, or God-sent depending on the side of the argument you are. Ofcourse his claim has been proved to be false, but I think that would be going at the wrong issue altogether. ``Follow Techzim on WhatsApp:`` https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaS23mO84OmAI88Cwd2q The core issue lies not in Chikumbutso’s claim of a revolutionary discovery – history shows breakthrough innovations can come from unexpected sources. Rather, the problem is his apparent rejection of the scientific method, which has been instrumental in validating every major technological advancement from telecommunications to aviation. His association with Spiritage company from around 2013 framed his technologies as “spiritual gifts,” suggesting they transcend scientific explanation. That company, which bet significantly on his technologies, eventually went bankrupt. The spiritual angle to his technologies remains though. It’s reflected in his company name, Saith Technologies, derived from the biblical phrase “Thus Saith the Lord.” While spiritual beliefs and scientific innovation aren’t mutually exclusive, verifiable scientific evidence is still crucial for technological claims. *Does Zimbabwe and Africa have a shortage of scientists?* Zimbabwe has numerous qualified scientists and IP lawyers, both domestically and in the diaspora, who could help evaluate these claims through proper scientific channels. A rigorous, transparent scientific validation process would better serve both Chikumbutso and Zimbabwe than presidential endorsements of unverified technologies. The hallmark of legitimate scientific breakthrough is not just innovation but verifiability. If Chikumbutso's technology functions as claimed, it could be validated while protecting his intellectual property rights through proper patents and peer review - standard practices that have successfully protected countless revolutionary innovations throughout history. President Mnangagwa's personal involvement means there's politicization of unverified scientific claims. Despite Zimbabwe having access to globally recognized scientists and intellectual property experts who could facilitate proper scientific validation while protecting Chikumbutso's interests, the demonstration bypassed traditional scientific scrutiny in favor of political endorsement. This situation, unfortunately, bears uncomfortable similarities to the "Dhiziri paChinhoyi" episode during Robert Mugabe's presidency, where unverified scientific claims received presidential endorsement, ultimately damaging national credibility.