Tenderpreneurs Chimombe and Mpofu Face New Fraud Allegations over US$550K Mbare Tender

Tenderpreneurs Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, currently in remand for fraud, are now facing a new allegation over a staggering US$550K Mbare tender.

Shady Schemes Exposed

According to reports, the duo were awarded a tender to construct a bio-digester in Mbare and the Green Market, with the funds provided by the European Union and Harare City Council. However, nothing was delivered except for just holes that were dug.

ALSO READ: EEG President Mike Chimombe Applauds Sir Wicknell For Giving Back To The Community

Journalist Condemns Lack of Accountability

Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono expressed his views toward the exposure of the tender. He stated, “Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu should be held accountable for their actions. The fact that they received a tender and then delivered next to nothing is a disgrace. What is more disgraceful is ZACC’s lack of action.”

ALSO READ: ‘I Know You Want Money, I Also Want Money Too’: New Leaked Audio Between Chivayo and Chimombe

Bail Denied

Chimombe and Mpofu had hoped to return home and await trial from the comfort of their own homes, but Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa dashed those hopes.

ALSO READ: Chasi speaks on Chivayo- Gwanda project

In her ruling, the magistrate stated that the duo were wealthy individuals who could easily flee the country, and no bail conditions would prevent them from doing so.

ALSO READ: Chivayo Gwanda solar tender scandal: Twist and turns expose government, judiciary double standards

Fraud Accusations Mount

The latest allegations come as Chimombe and Mpofu face charges for defrauding the government of over US$7 million under the presidential goat scheme. The duo allegedly forged documents for Mpofu’s company, Blackdeck Private Limited, to secure a tender to supply and deliver goats.

ALSO READ: Chiredzi Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Molesting Friend’s 14-Year-Old Daughter