WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe discusses the murder of businessman Mutanga Dura, who was shot and killed in his home [02:37]. The attackers were not interested in money, which suggests the motive was not robbery. Gambakwe points out Mutanga Dura’s political connections, including his ties to Vice President Chiwenga and the late General Solomon Mujuru [05:46]. He also criticizes the police for the deteriorating security situation in Zimbabwe [01:21]. The video ends with a promise to continue following the story as more details emerge.
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Mutangadura was shot and killed in his Lisheen Estate farmhouse on the eastern outskirts of Harare by a group of seven armed men. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including one in the stomach and five in the chest.
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The attackers were not interested in money. Mutangadura pleaded with them to take him to his abattoir where cash was kept, but they ignored this and shot him dead on the spot in his bedroom. This suggests the motive was not robbery but something more targeted.
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Mutangadura was a prominent and private businessman with multiple enterprises including an entertainment venue (Mutangazi Hideout), butcheries (Mutangazi Panyama), sausage manufacturing, wedding venue services, and livestock operations. Over 400-500 people lived or worked at his premises.
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He had strong political and social connections:
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He employed mostly people from Hwedza, the same area as Vice President Constantino Chiwenga.
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He was a devout Catholic and a significant supporter of the Catholic Church in Zimbabwe, funding constructions and helping local communities.
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Most notably, Mutangadura had a 25-year connection with the late General Solomon Mujuru. A site worker revealed Mujuru had sent him to work for Mutangadura 25 years ago. This connection is political and historical, given Mujuru’s prominence.
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Gambakwe criticized the police for the deteriorating security situation in Zimbabwe, highlighting the failure to solve many robberies and crimes, including this one so far.
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The motive remains unclear, but the violent nature of the murder points towards a political motive rather than a straightforward robbery.
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Mutangadura’s family is affected, with his wife hospitalized after being beaten during the attack. He had nine children overseas and more locally.
