Scammers are trying to profit from a business titan's death. The Mawere family issued a strong warning about fraudulent fundraising schemes circulating online after Mutumwa Dziva Mawere passed away. They expressed gratitude for the global flood of sympathy messages but condemned heartless attempts to exploit their mourning for cash.
The family clarified that they have not authorized any collection of funds. They identified specific fake payment channels, including a Paystack wallet under Shau Mudekunye and an Investec Bank account for Dr. R.G. Machiri. These solicitations exclude family members, revealing malicious intent to deceive the public.
All funeral and burial plans remain undecided as close relatives coordinate travel from Zimbabwe to South Africa. The family labeled premature announcements of memorial services as a major privacy violation. They stressed arrangements are a collective responsibility, not a unilateral action.
Official updates will come through designated spokesperson Alex Mawere. The family requests privacy as they focus on a dignified farewell befitting Mawere's legacy. They asked the community to ignore scams and honor his memory respectfully.
The family clarified that they have not authorized any collection of funds. They identified specific fake payment channels, including a Paystack wallet under Shau Mudekunye and an Investec Bank account for Dr. R.G. Machiri. These solicitations exclude family members, revealing malicious intent to deceive the public.
All funeral and burial plans remain undecided as close relatives coordinate travel from Zimbabwe to South Africa. The family labeled premature announcements of memorial services as a major privacy violation. They stressed arrangements are a collective responsibility, not a unilateral action.
Official updates will come through designated spokesperson Alex Mawere. The family requests privacy as they focus on a dignified farewell befitting Mawere's legacy. They asked the community to ignore scams and honor his memory respectfully.
