Mtongwiza’s Tender Trail: How Suspended ZRU Boss Turned Rugby into a Personal Business At the heart of the Zimbabwe Rugby Union’s (ZRU) ongoing leadership crisis is not just the drama of suspensions or factional jostling it’s a glaring trail of questionable decisions that reveal a troubling pattern: the alleged personalisation of public resources. Suspended ZRU President Losson Mtongwiza is under scrutiny not because of politics, but because of how tenders and critical decisions were allegedly handled under his watch. One of the most alarming revelations is how Mtongwiza reportedly awarded hosting rights for the prestigious Bathès Trophy a flagship event on the rugby calendar not through an open and competitive bidding process, but directly to Old Hararians Sports Club, where he conveniently serves as Chairperson. This is not just poor judgment; it’s a textbook conflict of interest. But the concerns don’t end there. Multiple sources confirm that the tender for the construction of new ZRU offices again, to be located at Old Hararians was awarded to a company that had no formal engagement with the ZRU Executive. There was no open tender, no vetting process, and no documentation shared with the board. Just another unilateral decision, made behind closed doors. Did the ZRU Executive know about this? And if they did, what action was taken? It appears any resistance was swiftly dealt with. In typical fashion, Mtongwiza allegedly blue-ticketed those who demanded answers. These developments raise urgent and critical questions: How can one man preside over decisions that directly benefit an institution he personally chairs? Why were standard procurement protocols ignored? And who is safeguarding the interests of the rugby community when governance is treated like a private business? If proven true, Mtongwiza’s actions are not just an ethical failure they represent a complete betrayal of trust. They undermine the very foundations of sport governance in Zimbabwe and set a dangerous precedent for future administrators. Let’s be clear: rugby belongs to the community. To the schools nurturing talent. To the young women breaking barriers. To the children dreaming of national colours not to individuals who hijack the sport for personal gain. Leadership is not about titles. It is about stewardship. And stewardship demands transparency, integrity, and humility. When these values are absent, accountability becomes non-negotiable. As investigations continue, one thing remains crystal clear: Zimbabwean rugby deserves answers not excuses. Side Note: The X (formerly Twitter) account currently being used to peddle falsehoods in defence of Mtongwiza is reportedly being run by Noddy on his behalf. I have formally challenged him to produce evidence supporting claims that I am receiving kickbacks from the ZRU Executive. Until he does, I will continue to expose misconduct and demand transparency.