Two senior Zanu PF officials from Hopley face arrest by Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission detectives for allegedly defrauding homebuyers in a land scheme valued at nearly $1.5 million. Authorities identified the suspects as Phinias Muchichwa, 41, the Zanu PF chairman for the Godfrey Chidyausiku District, and Anderson Frendson, 37, the party branch chief security for the Josiah Magama Branch. The pair allegedly subdivided 9.3473 hectares of land in Tariro Township, owned by Sunshine Developments, and sold more than 200 residential plots at $300 each to party members and desperate homebuyers. ZACC spokesperson Simiso Mlevu said the accused exploited the severe housing crisis in Harare to target victims.
Muchichwa and Frendson will appear in court on Monday to answer fraud charges. Investigators expect additional arrests as more victims report losses. Sunshine Developments has not released a statement on the matter.
Muchichwa and Frendson will appear in court on Monday to answer fraud charges. Investigators expect additional arrests as more victims report losses. Sunshine Developments has not released a statement on the matter.
