HOT TOPICS ONLINE .............. *11 cars stolen in single day as police warn motorists to stay vigilant* (Zimlive) *Chivayo bags US$400 million cancer equipment deal with Mnangagwa's Office* (B24) *Nick Mangwana defends $439 million no-tender deal for cancer equipment* (CITE) *Zanu PF activists ordered off seized farm* (Newsday) *Mzembi sent to prison after court revokes bail, trial to resume on July 1* (The Zimbabwean) *Zimbabwe: There Is Enough Zwg Supply - RBZ Says As Traders Flag Banknotes Shortages* (New Zimbabwe) *Gukurahundi hearings under fire over lack of legal safeguards* (CITE) *Leaked : Opposition MPs Secretly Given Motor Vehicles by Mnangagwa* (ZimEye) *4 family members, including 3-year-old girl, killed in horror Honda Fit and Ford Ranger accident, 15 others battling for life (SEE NAMES)* (my Zimbabwe) ....... ©Zoomic Media https://chat.whatsapp.com/ExGKnfriKIYDwClamIq6vS *11 cars stolen in single day as police warn motorists to stay vigilant* (Zimlive) HARARE – At least 11 vehicles were stolen in Zimbabwe in a single day, prompting police to issue a warning to motorists over the growing trend of vehicle thefts, some involving cars left unlocked or with keys still in the ignition. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said in a statement on Monday that the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) was deeply concerned about the spike in motor vehicle thefts countrywide, particularly from residential areas, overnight parking spots, and when motorists offer lifts to strangers. On 11 June 2025, police recorded a spike in thefts, including five separate incidents in Harare and Mashonaland West involving six vehicles. In Avonlea, Harare, thieves broke into a company premises and stole two vehicles — a Toyota Hilux and a Mazda BT50 — along with generators, cement, refrigerators, solar batteries, money-counting machines and a digital camera. The Toyota Hilux was later found abandoned in Majuru Village, Kutama. On the same day in Mutorashanga, a complainant left his Honda Fit parked behind a shop with the keys still inside. By midnight, the car was gone. In Karoi, a 29-year-old man lost his Toyota Fun Cargo after allowing a man identified only as Moses Kachasu to sleep inside the vehicle overnight. Though the owner kept the keys in his room, the suspect somehow started the car and drove off, “apparently using unknown means to start and drive the vehicle away,” said Nyathi. Meanwhile in Ruwa’s Fairview Park, a 45-year-old man parked his Nissan Caravan NV350, locked it, and went to bed — only for burglars to break into the house, steal household items and the car keys, and drive away with the vehicle. Another Honda Fit was stolen in central Harare after being left unlocked at the corner of Leopold Takawira and Samora Machel Avenue while the owner attended to other business. Commissioner Nyathi urged motorists to remain vigilant, avoid leaving keys in unattended vehicles, and ensure vehicles are properly secured at all times — whether at home or in public parking areas. Vehicle theft surge … A Toyota Hilux “It is the responsibility of drivers and vehicle owners to assist in the maintenance of law and order, especially in securing vehicles at home, parking areas in Central Business District and other places,” said Nyathi. ...... *Chivayo bags US$400 million cancer equipment deal with Mnangagwa's Office* (B24) Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo has landed a massive cancer treatment equipment supply contract worth over US$400 million with Zimbabwe's Office of the President and Cabinet, further extending his grip on lucrative government tenders across multiple sectors. Chivayo, a well-known ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, signed the deal through one of his companies, marking his official expansion into the public health sector. The agreement adds to a long list of controversial contracts he has secured in energy, defence procurement, construction, transport, internet services, and election logistics, among others - deals that have reportedly earned him hundreds of millions of dollars in hard currency over the years. Under the terms of the cancer treatment equipment contract, the government has committed to paying Chivayo a total of US$109.3 million annually over a four-year period. This brings the full contract value to over US$437 million. The agreement includes an advance payment of US$52.5 million, which is due within 14 days of the contract's signing to allow the supplier to mobilise resources and begin executing obligations. The remaining balance will be paid in monthly instalments beginning April 30, 2025, and continuing through March 30, 2026. This structure will be repeated for each of the three subsequent years, ensuring full settlement of the contract within 48 months. All payments are to be made via electronic funds transfer in United States dollars, directly to Chivayo's designated bank account. This latest development has raised eyebrows in both public and private sectors, given Chivayo's past controversies. He has previously been accused of failing to deliver on major energy projects, most notably the Gwanda solar project, despite receiving substantial upfront payments. However, his close political connections have repeatedly shielded him from prosecution or lasting consequences, allowing him to resurface with even bigger state contracts. Critics say the deal reflects ongoing concerns about the lack of transparency and competitive bidding in Zimbabwe's public procurement processes. The timing of the deal has also sparked debate, as the country's health system continues to suffer from underfunding, equipment shortages, and chronic staff turnover, leaving public hospitals struggling to provide even basic care. The Office of the President and Cabinet has not publicly commented on the awarding of the contract, and no official procurement documents have been released to the public. Meanwhile, Chivayo remains silent on the specifics of the agreement, even as public scrutiny grows over how such large contracts are awarded and executed in Zimbabwe. ------ *Nick Mangwana defends $439 million no-tender deal for cancer equipment* (CITE) The Zimbabwean government has come under intense public scrutiny following confirmation that it awarded a US$439 million cancer treatment equipment contract to a South African company without going through a public tender process. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana confirmed the deal in a statement posted to his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The contract was awarded to TTM Global Medical Exports and covers the supply and installation of cancer treatment equipment across Zimbabwean hospitals over a four-year period. Mangwana defended the decision, arguing that Cabinet is legally empowered to make such decisions and that the deal should not be presumed corrupt simply because it bypassed public tendering. His statement, however, appeared to confirm that no competitive bidding process was conducted, a revelation that has ignited criticism from opposition parties, civil society, and members of the public concerned about government accountability and transparency. According to documents circulating online and consistent with Mangwana's remarks, the contract requires Zimbabwe to pay just over US$109 million annually. The government reportedly made an upfront payment of US$52.5 million in March 2025, with the remaining amount scheduled to be paid in monthly instalments of US$9,110,050 starting 30 April 2025. The same payment structure will repeat each year until the contract concludes in 2029, with all transactions to be settled in US dollars via electronic funds transfer. The deal involves a phased rollout of cancer treatment infrastructure to various health facilities across the country. During the first six months of the project, 20 percent of the equipment is expected to be delivered and installed at major referral hospitals and provincial health centres in Harare and Bulawayo. Over the following year, deliveries will continue to other provinces including Manicaland, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West, Masvingo, and Matabeleland North. The final phase of the rollout is expected to cover district hospitals and specialised cancer centres in regions such as Midlands, Mashonaland East, and Matabeleland South. TTM Global is tasked with providing a range of medical technology, including radiotherapy machines, chemotherapy infusion systems, diagnostic imaging devices, and patient monitoring tools. The government says the move is aimed at significantly strengthening the country's cancer care capacity, which has long suffered from underfunding and outdated infrastructure. Despite the stated goals of the programme, critics argue that the lack of a transparent procurement process raises red flags and undermines public trust. Some observers fear that awarding multimillion-dollar contracts without competitive bidding sets a dangerous precedent that could encourage inefficiency, inflated pricing, or even corruption. As public debate grows, calls are mounting for parliamentary oversight and full disclosure of the terms and rationale behind the decision. The controversy also revives concerns about the concentration of procurement decisions within the executive, especially in sectors involving significant public funds and urgent national needs. Source - CITE ----- *Zanu PF activists ordered off seized farm* (Newsday) By Nunurai Jena Makonde district lands official Wilson Muchenje wrote a follow-up letter addressed to Chidzomba and his associates advising them to vacate the farm. THE Zanu PF losing candidate for Chinhoyi constituency in the August 2023 elections, Thomas Chidzomba, has been ordered off a farm he allegedly invaded with three other party members. Chidzomba, Elington Chanetsa, Bruno Elias and Norbert Mawere allegedly invaded subdivision 1 Manenga Dundrennam Farm in Lions’ Den in Chinhoyi and divided it among themselves. The farm, measuring 578,54 hectares, is owned by D B Bosman. In a letter dated June 6, 2025, Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development secretary Obert Jiri said Bosman was the bona fide beneficiary of the farm before ordering the Zanu PF invaders off the property. “This letter serves to confirm that D B Bosman, ID 70-084879 Q 00, is the bona fide beneficiary of S/D 1 of RE of Dandrennan of Manengas in Makonde district, Mashonaland West with 578,54 hectares in extent,” Jiri wrote in the letter addressed to the district and provincial lands ministry offices. “The farmer was allocated the plot on 30 September 2004.” Makonde district lands official Wilson Muchenje wrote a follow-up letter addressed to Chidzomba and his associates advising them to vacate the farm. “The cancellation of the power of attorney would mean that Thomas Chidzomba must not be on that piece of land …,” Muchenje said. “He must move away immediately from this piece of land and the Department of Land Management will try to find land for him somewhere.” The land dispute between Bosman and Chidzomba started on April 5 this year when the latter invaded the property with his colleagues. The case was brought before Chinhoyi magistrate Kudzai Kapurura before the State withdrew it after plea on May 16, 2025. In court, the defendant's lawyer, Tungamirai Chamutsa, argued that Chidzomba had a power of attorney from former Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services deputy minister Kindness Paradza. Paradza, who is now a commissioner at the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, has since withdrawn the power of attorney. Prosecutor Grace Zhou consented and withdrew the charges. The State did not argue why Paradza gave Chidzomba power of attorney on January 7, 2025 and withdrew on May 12 this year in the thick of investigations. After the withdrawal of the case, Bosman wrote to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe alleging foul play in the manner the case was handled. “She (prosecutor) deliberately refrained from producing certified documents; she failed to inform the court that the purported offer letter belonging to Kindness Paradza was withdrawn on 30 September 2004 when she was given such notice of withdrawal… “By these actions, she criminally abused her duties as a public officer, as her actions favoured accused persons. I urge your office to conduct a thorough investigation into this case.” District public prosecutor Herald Matura responded, defending the prosecutor and promising to adhere to the "institutional mandate of prosecuting without fear, favour, prejudice or malice.’ Bosman is also fending off allegations that he ran over and killed a 12-year-old boy, Saurance Moffat, with a combine harvester while harvesting maize at his farm in 2022. He swore his innocence, saying it is the invaders' narrative to justify invasion of his farm, submitting that it was suspicious that the murder case that was closed three years ago is being reopened now to suit political narratives. “The farm invaders are bringing up the closed murder case to intimidate me so that I don’t fight for my farm,” he said. The murder case of Moffat was concluded in 2024 when it was established that the deceased had not been run over by a tractor as alleged under case number CHN/CD/1983/24. ..... *Mzembi sent to prison after court revokes bail, trial to resume on July 1* (The Zimbabwean) Court rejects his claims that medical complications from cancer surgery kept him away Sent to jail … Former minister Walter Mzembi HARARE – Former foreign affairs minister Walter Mzembi had his bail revoked by a Harare magistrate on Tuesday, and his corruption trial will resume on July 1 with him coming from prison. Mzembi was on trial for criminal abuse of office and theft of trust property in 2018 when he left the country, his lawyers said to seek medical attention in South Africa. The 61-year-old did not return home until last week when he was arrested on three outstanding warrants for failing to attend trial. Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei heard from Mzembi’s legal team led by Killian Mandiki, who argued that the former minister was being treated for cancer. Mandiki said Mzembi had decided to return after his health improved. But Ndirowei said Mzembi was not so sick to an extent that he could not attend trial. He ruled: “There is a gap as to what transpired in his medical report. The attached medical report would have worked if he had availed himself in 2020 not in 2025. “It has not been proven that for all these years he was bed ridden such that he could not travel to Zimbabwe to cancel his warrants of arrest. “His warrants of arrest are hereby confirmed, bail is revocked. The accused is hereby committed to prison pending trial.” The magistrate also noted that Mzembi was the campaign manager for presidential candidate Saviour Kasukuwere, who announced his canpaign from his South Africa exile in 2023 before he was barred from standing by a court. The charges against Mzembi stem from the disposal of televisions worth US$2 million while he was tourism minister. The televisions bought for the 2010 FIFA World Cup fan parks were donated to Emmanuel Makandiwa’s mega church in Chitungwiza by Mzembi, who was arrested after the ouster of the late former President Robert Mugabe in a 2017 military coup. ......... *Zimbabwe: There Is Enough Zwg Supply - RBZ Says As Traders Flag Banknotes Shortages* (New Zimbabwe) By Alois Vinga The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says adequate stocks of ZWG notes are available to meet the current trade demands across the key economic sectors. The announcements come at a time when the majority of citizens outside the capital of Harare have never felt the texture of the ZWG notes. In provinces such as Bulawayo and the Midlands, up to Beitbridge, traders have resorted to the use of US$ and the South African Rand as change due to the scarcity of ZWG notes. Even in Harare, citizens continue to struggle to access the local unit in hard cash for transactional purposes. As a result, the ZWG accessibility problems, which characterised the local unit since its launch on April 5 2024 have persisted for more than a year, prompting analysts to blame such a tight grip for the eroding confidence in the currency. In a recent statement, RBZ governor Dr John Mushayavanhu said he had noted concerns coming from the transacting public relating to the availability of ZWG cash and its usage, particularly from areas outside Harare. "The RBZ wishes to advise that usage of the local currency, ZWG, has improved significantly in the economy. Precisely, the proportion of local currency settlements on the National Payment System from ZWG7,86 billion in April 2024 to ZWG56,8 billion (43%) as at May 30 2025. In tandem, the Reserve Bank has been disbursing adequate cash to banks in line with demand. "As at June 12 2025, the total ZWG deposits in the economy amounted to about ZWG16 billion, of which over ZWG207 million was cash held by banks, which meets optimal requirements and is sufficient to support daily deposits and withdrawals by the public," he said. Mushayavanhu said the central bank is currently working with banking institutions to ensure the wider availability and distribution of ZWG cash through banking halls and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). "The prevailing currency and exchange rate stability , coupled with measures being taken by the government to increase the usage of ZWG in the economy is expected to result in increased usage of the local currency in both electronic and physical form," he added. ..... *Gukurahundi hearings under fire over lack of legal safeguards* (CITE) The upcoming Gukurahundi outreach programme has sparked backlash from human rights advocates, who argue that the process lacks credibility due to the absence of a clear legal framework and independent oversight. The government recently announced that the long-awaited hearings into the 1980s massacres - during which an estimated 20,000 civilians were killed in Matabeleland and parts of the Midlands - will begin on 26 June. However, restrictions placed on media access and the decision to have victims appear privately before panels of traditional leaders have raised alarm among civil society groups and survivors. Appearing on This Morning on Asakhe, a current affairs programme hosted by the Centre for Innovation and Technology (CITE) on X (formerly Twitter), participants expressed deep skepticism about the structure and objectives of the process. Mbuso Fuzwayo, Secretary-General of the advocacy group Ibhetshu LikaZulu, cautioned that the outreach risks repeating the mistakes of previous commissions that collapsed due to political interference and lack of transparency. "We expect to hear the perpetrators' side of the story. If this is just about victims privately speaking to their chiefs, the process will fall short," Fuzwayo said. "Gukurahundi happened in communities, and it demands a community-based, public solution." Echoing these sentiments, human rights lawyer Nikiwe Tshabalala criticised the programme as a "non-starter" in the absence of any enabling legislation to guide its scope, procedures, or outcomes. "There is no law backing this. Without proper legal framing and inclusive public participation, the promise of justice becomes hollow," she said. Tshabalala also questioned the government's silence on reparations for victims and survivors, a key aspect of transitional justice. "I've not seen any commitment to compensation or redress. Are we not simply reopening old wounds without offering remedies?" she asked. While government officials have maintained that the process is victim-centred and culturally appropriate by engaging local chiefs, critics argue that the approach is problematic. They fear it may retraumatise survivors and lacks the neutrality necessary to foster trust. "This feels insincere. Who decides which cases matter and who gets heard?" asked Buhle, a listener who participated in the CITE discussion. Fuzwayo added that many victims may not feel safe or confident confiding in their local chiefs, some of whom could be perceived as partisan or complicit. "Making survivors approach their chiefs in private, without guarantees of impartiality or protection, is not healing - it's deepening their trauma," he warned. As the June 26 start date approaches, civil society organisations are urging the government to reconsider the structure of the process. They are calling for legislation that ensures transparency, guarantees victim protection, and lays the groundwork for meaningful justice and reparations. Without such measures, observers warn that the Gukurahundi outreach may be seen as yet another symbolic gesture rather than a substantive step towards national healing and accountability. Source - CITE .......... *Leaked : Opposition MPs Secretly Given Motor Vehicles by Mnangagwa* (ZimEye) A confidential list leaked from within Parliament has revealed that several Members of Parliament — from both Zanu PF and the opposition — were quietly notified to collect brand new vehicles, allegedly as part of a strategy by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to silence critical voices within the legislature.Zimbabwean teak furniture According to a source within Parliament who spoke on condition of anonymity, the distribution of the vehicles was communicated on Tuesday directly from the Office of the President. The source claimed, “Mnangagwa wants to silence Parliamentarians who lead key Portfolio Committees. Remember there is 2030,” referencing the President’s Vision 2030 agenda. “Also, Mnangagwa fraudulently endorsed the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals refurbishment tender. Therefore, he has strategically thrown the dice to silence Parliamentarians thought to be influential in making noise.” The legislators reportedly receiving vehicles: National Assembly Panel 1. Tsitsi Zhou Zimbabwean teak furniture 2. N. Maunganidze 3. J. Tshuma Senate Panel 1. Chief Mtshane Khumalo 2. E. Kambizi 3. A. Dube — Chief Whips and Leader of Opposition National Assembly Panel 1. M. Kademaunga 2. C. Moyo 3. C. Kambuzuma 4. B. Nyandoro Senate Panel 1. N. Mlotshwa 2. T.V. Muzenda 3. J. Gotora 4. S. Chapfudza — Chairpersons’ Panel 9th Parliament National Assembly Panel 1. W. Mutomba 2. T. Mavetera 3. M. Khumalo Senate Panel 1. Chief F. Z. Charumbira 2. T. B. Mohadi 3. E. Kambizi — Portfolio Committees 1. Samukange 2. C. Hwende 3. E. Mutodi 4. M. Njanji 5. T. Matangira 6. S. Maburutse 7. D. Malinganiso 8. E. Maoneke 9. C. Chiduwa 10. G. Mutandi 11. T. Karikoga 12. S. Mandiwanzira 13. I. D. Jere 14. M. Ziyambi 15. S. Matema 16. J. Makombe 17. C. Matewu 18. V. Moyo 19. V. Sihlabo 20. Dr. T. Khupe 21. E. Zvobgo 22. J. Mamombe — Thematic Committee Chairpersons 1. Sen. Tongogara 2. Sen. Zindi 3. Chief Siansali 4. Chief Nechombo 5. M. Mdhluri 6. Sen. Mupfumira 7. Sen. Mavenyengwa R. 8. Sen. S. Ndebele The inclusion of opposition MPs such as Hon C. Matewu has raised eyebrows, with observers questioning whether bipartisan silence is being bought ahead of potentially controversial government initiatives. Critics argue that the timing and secrecy of the distribution raise serious ethical concerns. Civil society watchdogs have called for transparency and accountability, warning that such covert incentives erode the independence of Parliament. “If legislators are being rewarded in the dark, how can they be expected to hold the executive to account?” asked one political analyst. As of now, neither the President’s Office nor Parliament has issued a formal statement in response to the leaked list. The said Parliamentarians are yet to respond to the their involvement in the said ploy. ........ *4 family members, including 3-year-old girl, killed in horror Honda Fit and Ford Ranger accident, 15 others battling for life (SEE NAMES)* (my Zimbabwe) By Cynthia Goba- 17 June 20250 KAROI – A tragic road accident along the Karoi-Binga Road has claimed the lives of four members of the same family, including a three-year-old girl. The collision, involving a Ford Ranger and a Honda Fit, occurred on Sunday evening, leaving 15 others seriously injured. The accident took place at approximately 6:30 PM, at the 25-kilometre peg along the Karoi-Binga Road. Both vehicles involved were heavily laden, with the Ford Ranger carrying seven passengers and the Honda Fit carrying a staggering twelve. National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the horror crash. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a fatal road accident which occured on 15 June 2025 at 18,30hrs at the 25km peg along the Karoi/Binga Road where a Ford Ranger vehicle with seven passengers on board collided with a Honda Fit vehicle carrying 12 passengers. “As a result, four people died on the spot while 15 were seriously injured. “The victims who died in that accident have been identified by their next of kin as (Eunice Matonde, 13, Debra Matonde, 8, Letwin Matonde, 3, and Juliet Matonde, 32.” The deceased have been identified as members of the Matonde family from Dixie Farm in Magunje. They are Juliet Matonde (32), Letwin Matonde (three), Debra Matonde (8), and Eunice Matonde (13). “They were all from Dixie Farm in Magunje. “The bodies of the victims were taken to Karoi District Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations and the injured were referred to the same hospital for treatment.” The Honda Fit, a vehicle increasingly common on Zimbabwe’s roads, often overloaded and used as illegal taxis known as “mushikashikas,” has once again brought the issue of road safety and enforcement of traffic regulations into sharp focus. The sheer number of passengers crammed into the Honda Fit raises serious questions about adherence to safety standards and the effectiveness of current enforcement measures.