- A political scandal has erupted within Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party, reportedly involving businessman Mike Chimombe Tungwarara and mogul Kuda Tagwirei.
- The dispute allegedly stems from maneuvers related to the firing of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga.
- Tungwarara’s business dealings, including a controversial US$1.2 billion borehole project and river rehabilitation contracts, are under intense scrutiny.
- Allegations of corruption, inefficiency, and illicit gold mining links plague Tungwarara’s Prevail Group of Companies.
The infighting within the Zanu PF party has reached a boiling point with recent developments highlighting deep-seated factionalism and accusations of large-scale corruption. At the heart of the scandal is businessman Mike Chimombe Tungwarara, whose company, Prevail International, has faced widespread condemnation from members of parliament over allegedly shoddy work on a national borehole project and questionable river rehabilitation contracts. These projects, intended for rural development, have instead become symbols of government inefficiency and suspected corruption.
Further exacerbating the situation are reports linking the current turmoil to the firing of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. A corruption dossier reportedly tabled by Chiwenga in September 2025 directly named Tungwarara, alongside other prominent figures, for alleged ‘industrial-scale corruption, plunder, and economic haemorrhage.’ This suggests a long-simmering power struggle now openly manifesting.
The Office of the President and Cabinet has reportedly moved to cancel Prevail Group’s river rehabilitation contracts following explosive allegations of environmental degradation and illegal mining activities, further clipping Tungwarara’s wings within the political and business landscape.
Timeline
- **Last few days:** Office of the President and Cabinet reportedly moves to cancel Prevail Group’s river rehabilitation contracts amid allegations.
- **Currently:** Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture launches scathing attack on Prevail International, with Zanu PF MPs joining condemnation.
Key Players
- **Mike Chimombe Tungwarara:** Businessman at the center of corruption allegations, linked to Prevail International.
- **Kuda Tagwirei:** Zimbabwean mogul, allegedly involved in the political maneuvers.
- **Vice President Constantino Chiwenga:** Reportedly tabled a corruption dossier naming Tungwarara in September 2025.
- **Zanu PF Members of Parliament:** Expressing outrage over Tungwarara’s company projects.
