Kelsea Tafirenyika (wife of Collins Mnangagwa) has accused Auxilia Mnangagwa of creating a fake ID called “Getrude Badza” using AI technology.
Current Status:
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Next court appearance: September 1, 2026 (tomorrow)
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Court: Harare Magistrates’ Court
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Purpose: Ruling on bail application
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Charges: Money-laundering and forged identity documents
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3. SABELO MALUNGA HACKING CASE
Basic Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Suspect | Sabelo Malunga (24 years old) |
| Occupation | Final-year Computer Science student at Midlands State University |
| Previous Role | Intern at CABS |
| Charge | Hacking |
| Amount Stolen | Over US$1.1 million |
| Current Status | Remanded in custody; bail application pending |
How the Crime Happened
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Downloaded malware onto company laptop during working hours |
| 2 | Used “Supremo” (remote-access tool) to access CABS systems |
| 3 | Bypassed internal controls and authorized fraudulent transactions |
| 4 | Injected fake transactions directly into Zimswitch |
| 5 | Routed money to Ecobank and created fake telegraphic transfers |
The Fraudulent Transactions
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fraudulent ZIPIT transfers (1,911 transactions) | US$925,679 |
| Fraudulent ATM transactions | US$210,500 |
| TOTAL LOSS | US$1,136,179 |
Recovered: Nothing
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 23 | Malunga downloaded malware onto CABS laptop during working hours |
| February 23 | Internship ended, but he kept remote access using “Supremo” |
| Feb – Early April | Fraudulent activities occurred (1,911 transfers + ATM fraud) |
| April 13 | CABS IT team detected malware infections on servers |
| After April 13 | CABS hired South African firm MWR to investigate |
| Present | Court appearance; Malunga remanded in custody |
Investigation Details
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Forensic firm: MWR (South African digital forensic company)
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Findings: Forensic report allegedly links Malunga to the cyberattack
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Action taken: CABS blocked affected accounts (but recovered no money)
| Destination | Method |
|---|---|
| EcoCash | ZIPIT transfers |
| InBucks | ZIPIT transfers |
| CBZ | ZIPIT transfers |
| Ecobank | ZIPIT transfers & fake telegraphic transfers |
