Cde Blessed Geza has issued an urgent letter to President Mnangagwa demanding action against what is described as the "brazen looting" of nearly US$193 million from the national treasury by controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo.
Dated October 11, 2025, the letter expresses "profound shock and a growing sense of humiliation" over the alleged systematic plunder, accusing the government of compromised accountability and fostering a culture of impunity for those with political connections.
The letter begins by recalling President Mnangagwa's 2017 promise of a "new dawn" free from corruption, contrasting it with the rise of Mr. Chivhayo, who is identified as a "convicted criminal." It references his prior US$5 million fraud conviction involving the Zimbabwe Power Company.
"It is therefore inexplicable and deeply concerning that, rather than being held to account, Mr. Chivhayo has become one of your most visible and influential allies," the letter states. It argues that his very public association with the President has bestowed "unmerited stature" and sent a "chilling message that impunity is permissible for those with proximity to power."
The core of the letter outlines a detailed allegation of how Chivhayo, "under the protection of this relationship," allegedly defrauded the government of US$192,761,700. The scheme is said to have been executed through a network of shelf companies, including:
- IMC Technologies
- IMC Communications
- Kings Excellence
- IMC Agriculture
- IMC Plant Hire
- Edenbreeze
The alleged 'modus operandi' is described as "audacious as it is criminal," involving:
1. The use of fake tender documents and invoices submitted to the Ministry of Finance, Investment Promotion & Economic Development.
2. Collusion with high-ranking government officials to ensure the fraudulent claims were approved and paid without due diligence.
3. The immediate withdrawal of almost the entire sum in cash from bank accounts, "flouting the very financial regulations that ordinary Zimbabweans and businesses are subjected to."
"This has effectively turned our national treasury into a personal ATM for a convicted fraudster, while our people suffer from a lack of resources for essential services," the letter reads.
The letter further cites the involvement of the South African Financial Intelligence Unit, which has previously showed the alleged looting and laundering of over ZAR 600 million of Zimbabwe Electoral Commission funds, as evidence that this is a "pattern of criminality."
Cde Geza poses several agonizing questions on behalf of the citizens, demanding to know how an individual with no credible business record could receive hundreds of millions in state funds, and why institutions like the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) have been "seemingly paralyzed."
The open letter concludes with a series of urgent requests to President Mnangagwa:
1. An Immediate Independent Investigation: A swift and transparent forensic audit into the transactions involving the named companies and the Ministry of Finance.
2. Asset Freeze and Prosecution:The immediate freezing of all assets belonging to Mr. Chivhayo and his associated companies, followed by criminal prosecution if evidence warrants.
3. Accountability for Accomplices:A public investigation into the government officials who allegedly facilitated the payments.
The letter ends with a stark warning: "The people of Zimbabwe are watching. Their patience is not infinite."
As of the time of writing, there has been no immediate public response from the Presidency or from Mr. Chivhayo regarding the allegations contained in the open letter.
