WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe looks at the refusal by the Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission (ZACC) who are refusing to investigate a case of corruption at the NOIC of Zimbabwe where Tagwirei and the CEO are implicated in theft of fuel through temperature checks adjustments.
The National Oil Infrastructure Company (NOIC) plays a crucial role, managing vital oil pipelines and fuel storage facilities. However, beneath its strategic importance lies a troubling story of alleged corruption, mismanagement, and worker retaliation that has shaken the company and exposed systemic challenges in state-owned enterprises.
The saga came to light in April 2022, when Samuel Hova, president of the Zimbabwe Petroleum and Allied Workers Union (ZIPAWU) and a NOIC employee, was suspended. This move followed ZIPAWU’s bold whistleblowing campaign against NOIC’s CEO, Wilfred Matukeni. The union accused Matukeni of receiving an exorbitant monthly salary of US$20,000—an amount deemed excessive given Zimbabwe’s economic hardships—and of orchestrating widespread corruption and maladministration within NOIC.
ZIPAWU, led by secretary-general Panganai Chiota and Hova, didn’t stop at salary concerns. They filed formal complaints with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), demanding a forensic audit to uncover financial irregularities. Their claims included mismanagement of funds totaling approximately US$143,000, intended for workers who were later unfairly dismissed after demanding accountability. The union also alleged conflicts of interest, pointing to Matukeni’s private logistics firm, Bauxim Logistics, benefiting improperly from NOIC contracts, alongside his ownership of a private school group.
The fallout was swift and harsh. Hova’s suspension was widely condemned by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions as blatant victimization aimed at silencing dissent. NOIC management denied the allegations, accusing Hova of tarnishing the company’s reputation, while Matukeni remained tight-lipped, avoiding public comment.
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