{"id":8319,"date":"2025-08-19T07:41:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zimgbcnews.co.zw\/?p=8319"},"modified":"2025-08-19T07:41:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:41:32","slug":"chiwenga-renews-attack-on-chivayos-free-car-gifts-vows-crackdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zimgbcnews.co.zw\/?p=8319","title":{"rendered":"Chiwenga Renews Attack on Chivayo’s “Free Car” Gifts, Vows Crackdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


Political Correspondent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HARARE \u2013 Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has launched a fresh salvo against controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, declaring an end to the era of “free luxury cars” distributed by tenderpreneurs as Zimbabwe intensifies its anti-corruption fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at an Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign in Highfields, Chiwenga drew thunderous applause when he contrasted youth suffering with illicit wealth displays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“While young people perish from drugs, others are promised:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘I\u2019ll give you a car tomorrow free of charge.’ This spectacle ends now.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Revelations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. “Chigananda” Target: Though unnamed, Chivayo remains the clear subject of Chiwenga\u2019s repeated critiques of those amassing “untraceable wealth.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. National Security Threat: The VP reiterated that corruption drains US$2 billion annually through illicit deals and mineral smuggling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Institutional Allies: Chiwenga empowered teachers as “fountains of knowledge” in combating youth drug abuse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Deepening Conflict:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This marks Chiwenga\u2019s third public rebuke of Chivayo\u2019s vehicle giveaway spree \u2013 including luxury cars gifted to celebrities and politicians. Analysts see this as signaling imminent high-profile arrests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “When a sitting VP repeatedly calls out specific corruption models, enforcement follows,” stated political commentator Rutendo Chigudu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Church Backing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Congregants at New Highfields Roman Catholic Church endorsed the crackdown, shouting support as Chiwenga vowed systemic change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “Our economy bleeds while showmen exploit state ties. The VP\u2019s message resonates deeply,” remarked parishioner Tinashe Moyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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