Government spokesman Nick Mangwana defended the $439 million cancer equipment deal without public bidding. TTM Global Medical Exports from South Africa won the four-year contract to supply hospitals across Zimbabwe. Mangwana confirmed on social media that Cabinet approved the transaction directly. He argued that government leaders can make such decisions without asking citizens first. The spokesman said people should not assume corruption just because no tender happened.
Zimbabwe pays over $109 million each year to the company under the agreement. Monthly payments of $9.1 million start from April 2025 and continue until 2029. The government already sent $52.5 million upfront to help the company prepare for work. All money transfers happen electronically using US dollars to the supplier's bank account. The contract requires cancer machines to reach hospitals in three separate phases.
TTM Global must deliver radiotherapy machines and chemotherapy systems to major hospitals first. Harare and Bulawayo receive the initial 20 percent of equipment during the opening six months. Provincial hospitals across Manicaland and other regions get their machines during the second phase. District hospitals and cancer centers receive remaining equipment during the final delivery period. The company has two years to complete all installations nationwide.
Zimbabwe pays over $109 million each year to the company under the agreement. Monthly payments of $9.1 million start from April 2025 and continue until 2029. The government already sent $52.5 million upfront to help the company prepare for work. All money transfers happen electronically using US dollars to the supplier's bank account. The contract requires cancer machines to reach hospitals in three separate phases.
TTM Global must deliver radiotherapy machines and chemotherapy systems to major hospitals first. Harare and Bulawayo receive the initial 20 percent of equipment during the opening six months. Provincial hospitals across Manicaland and other regions get their machines during the second phase. District hospitals and cancer centers receive remaining equipment during the final delivery period. The company has two years to complete all installations nationwide.
