Zimbabwe Vice President Constantino Chiwenga attacked corrupt business practices during a Thursday speech at Victoria Falls. He addressed the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce congress about people who win government contracts through political connections. Chiwenga warned that punishment awaits those who abuse the system for personal gain. He criticized wealthy individuals who cannot explain their money sources or legitimate businesses. The vice president promised accountability for corrupt activities.
Chiwenga appeared to target businessman Wicknell Chivayo without naming him directly. The government recently gave Chivayo's company a $437 million contract to supply cancer equipment. TTM Global Medical Exports operates from a Johannesburg hotel room and started just six months ago. Chiwenga condemned briefcase businesses that lack real capital or traceable enterprises. He called such practices economically harmful and morally wrong.
The vice president said real businesses require hard work and sacrifice to create value. He rejected the idea that money appears from unknown sources like biblical manna. Chiwenga urged people to avoid corruption that damages economic growth. He previously labeled corrupt individuals as blood-sucking ticks that drain the nation. These attacks on corruption connect to leadership battles within the ruling Zanu PF party as President Mnangagwa's final term approaches.
Chiwenga appeared to target businessman Wicknell Chivayo without naming him directly. The government recently gave Chivayo's company a $437 million contract to supply cancer equipment. TTM Global Medical Exports operates from a Johannesburg hotel room and started just six months ago. Chiwenga condemned briefcase businesses that lack real capital or traceable enterprises. He called such practices economically harmful and morally wrong.
The vice president said real businesses require hard work and sacrifice to create value. He rejected the idea that money appears from unknown sources like biblical manna. Chiwenga urged people to avoid corruption that damages economic growth. He previously labeled corrupt individuals as blood-sucking ticks that drain the nation. These attacks on corruption connect to leadership battles within the ruling Zanu PF party as President Mnangagwa's final term approaches.
