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Former ZANU PF Politburo member and Finance Minister Ignatius Morgan Chiminya Chombo has lost a bid to block Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister, Anxious Masuka, from subdividing his farm.
The Lands Ministry subdivided Chombo’s Allan Grange Farm in Zvimba, measuring over 3000 hectares, to accommodate other farmers including his ex-wife Marian.
High Court judge Justice Jacob Manzunzu ruled that the reasons for the cancellation of the lease given by the minister were valid and he also has the authority to act in the manner he did. Said Manzunzu:
<blockquote>
The role of the minister in the tripartite agreement was to make sure that the joint venture was approved by the government and such an agreement could not have intended to oust the role of the minister in managing the land reform programme.
For the reasons already stated in this judgment, this is not a proper case for the court to exercise its discretion in favour of granting the declaratory orders sought.
</blockquote>
The judge also slapped Chombo with costs on an ordinary scale.
Chombo’s ex-wife Marian joined the court proceedings through a court order in 2022.
According to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/chombo-loses-court-challenge-against-subdivision-of-3000-hectare-farm/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>, Chombo had been in occupation of the farm for over two decades after signing the 99-year lease on 14 November 2006. He was married to Marian at the time.
He sought a declaratory order for it to be declared that the Lands Minister could not cancel his lease outside the provisions of clause 22.1.
He also wanted an order that the reasons given by Masuka for the cancellation to be declared illegal and null and void.
In March 2018 Chombo entered into a tripartite agreement with an investor called Pepary Investments (Private) Limited (Pepary) and the government.
On 21 June 2021, the Lands Minister wrote a letter to Chombo informing him of his intention to cancel the 99-year lease agreement in respect of the farm.
The letter gave reasons for the intended cancellation and invited Chombo to make his representations, if any, to the minister on the matter.
On 13 August 2021, Chombo responded to the Minister’s letter and made representations requesting him not to execute his intention to cancel the lease agreement.
However, the Minister cancelled the lease agreement on 21 September 2021 which letter only reached Chombo on 17 January 2022 after the current application was lodged on 3 November 2021.
Chombo argued that the Minister acted outside clause 22.1 of the lease agreement hence his actions are illegal, null and void.
Marian and Masuka took an almost similar position in defending this application.
They argued that the application was overtaken by events, saying the lease agreement was eventually cancelled yet the application was based on an intention to cancel.
Masuka said Chombo would be offered a new security of tenure document for 500 hectares in line with the reasons for the cancellation of the lease which were articulated in the notice of 21 June 2021.
The High Court upheld the arguments by the Minister and said the tripartite agreement did not abrogate the powers of the minister as the Administrative owner of the land in terms of the law.
Chombo has since filed an appeal to the Supreme Court challenging a High Court ruling.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

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Chombo Loses 3000-hectare Farm Downsizing Court Case

Former Local Government Minister Ignatius Chombo has officially rejoined ZANU PF after a five-year hiatus.
Chombo, who briefly served as Finance Minister toward the end of former President Robert Mugabe’s rule, was dismissed from the party following the November 2017 military coup.
In 2023, Chombo applied for readmission, and the Mashonaland West provincial leadership, led by Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, recommended his comeback, pending confirmation by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
During Sunday’s ZANU PF provincial coordinating committee (PCC) meeting in Chinhoyi, party provincial chairperson Mliswa-Chikoka announced Chombo’s readmission to the ruling party. She said:
<blockquote>
You might all recall that PCC made a recommendation after receiving a letter from Cde I.C.M Chombo stating he wanted to return to the party.
Let me say congratulations Mash West, Cde Chombo has officially been readmitted, and our recommendation passed.
</blockquote>
<a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/ex-cabinet-minister-chombo-officially-readmitted-into-zanu-pf-plots-dramatic-political-renaissance/">NewZimbabwe.com</a> reported sources as saying the readmission of Chombo into ZANU PF could pose headaches for his estranged wife, Marian Chombo, who is the current Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs minister and Zvimba North MP. Said a source:
<blockquote>
This could be interpreted as setting the cat among the pigeons, squaring Ignatius up for a bruising political fight for the Zvimba North parliamentary seat against Marian because both would want the position for political expediency.
</blockquote>
Chombo, who served as a long-time Zvimba North legislator, is now aiming to reignite his political career. His resurgence is expected to bring him into the spotlight of national political discussions.
After the 2017 military coup, Chombo was arrested several times and faced multiple charges including criminal abuse of duty by a public officer, fraud and criminal nuisance.
On 30 August 2023, the National Prosecuting Authority withdrew two charges of corruption against Chombo which he was facing before Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa.
His three other cases which were before Magistrate Stanford Mambanje, were withdrawn before plea in March 2023.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Ignatius Chombo Officially Readmitted Into ZANU PF

Former Local Government Minister <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Ignatius_Chombo">Ignatius Chombo</a> has applied to be officially readmitted into ZANU PF.
“Whitehead”, as he is affectionately known, was expelled from the ruling party following the launch of “Operation Restore Legacy”, a euphemism for the November 2017 military coup that ousted late former president Robert Mugabe.
On 30 August 2023, the National Prosecuting Authority withdrew two charges of corruption against Chombo which he was facing before Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa.
All the cases that were being investigated by the Zimbabwe Republic Police including fraud and criminal abuse of office had already been withdrawn.
In the aftermath of NPA’s withdrawal of all charges against him, Chombo wrote to ZANU PF Mashonaland West Chairperson, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, requesting to rejoin the party.
The letter dated 10 October 2023, seen by <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/https-www-newzimbabwe-com-ex-cabinet-minister-lgnatius-chombo-applies-for-zanu-pf-readmission-mash-west-okays-application/">NewZimbabwe.com</a> reads:
<blockquote>
l write to you requesting to be admitted into the party following the five-year hiatus (2017—2023). Please let me know if you need more information…
</blockquote>
On Friday last week, the ZANU PF Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) convened a meeting in Chinhoyi where Chombo’s application was read and discussed.
Most of the attendees reportedly unanimously agreed that the 71-year-old ex-minister should be given another chance to serve the party.
On Sunday, Mliswa-Chikoka brought the communication for endorsement by the Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) at its meeting held at Orange Grove Motel.
She then invited ZANU PF Politburo member Ziyambi Ziyambi, as a Zvimba District senior representative, to give guidance on how to proceed with Chombo’s application as he hails from that area. Said Ziyambi:
<blockquote>
As Zvimba, we agreed that he was a helpful person who sponsored ZANU PF events and programmes (during his hiatus) and that his pending court cases were all cleared. Therefore, there is absolutely no reason to object to his readmission.
</blockquote>
Chombo served as Minister of Local Government, Public Works and Urban Development from 2000 to 2015 before his appointment as Home Affairs Minister from 2015 to 2017.
He was then appointed Finance Minister in 2017 before being sacked following Mugabe’s ouster.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Ignatius Chombo Applies To Rejoin ZANU PF

Former cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo has been cleared of all remaining criminal charges, as the prosecution withdrew two allegations against him. Chombo had been facing court proceedings without trial for the past five years, resulting in other charges being dismissed due to lack of evidence.
His initial arrest in 2017 was part of a crackdown on individuals associated with former President Robert Mugabe. The recent charges, which accused Chombo of showing favouritism to Alois Chiimba during his tenure as Local Government Minister, were found to lack supporting evidence by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC). The allegations included the manufacturing of fraudulent documents for the acquisition of a property and the subsequent fraudulent transfer to Chimimba.
Earlier this year, charges relating to the misappropriation of a US$14 billion Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe capital expenditure loan were also withdrawn due to insufficient evidence. Kennedy Madekutsikwa from the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) confirmed the lack of evidence against Chombo.
There are concerns regarding the practice of “catch and release” of individuals perceived to be involved in corruption. This approach has led some to question the government’s commitment to effectively combating corruption. Authorities defend their actions by stating that they cannot detain individuals without sufficient evidence. Supporters argue that it is more prudent to conduct thorough investigations before making arrests, as baseless arrests would violate the rights of individuals and waste taxpayers’ money.
Since President Emmerson Mnangagwa assumed power in 2017, numerous prominent politicians have been arrested on corruption charges, but convictions have been few and far between. Some analysts suggest that the arrests may be politically motivated, targeting Mnangagwa’s opponents, while others believe they are merely a façade to create the impression of action against corruption. Notable figures arrested include Prisca Mupfumira, Obadiah Moyo, and Justice Mayor Wadyajena.
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Former Minister Chombo Cleared As State Withdraws All Corruption Charges

The State has withdrawn <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/chombo-fraud-charges-withdrawn/">another</a> case of corruption against former Cabinet minister, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ignatius_Chombo">Ignatius Chombo</a>, because of a lack of evidence.
Three other cases against Chombo that were investigated by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) were withdrawn last week.
Chombo appeared before magistrate Stanford Mambanje yesterday, according to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200008761/state-withdraws-another-fraud-case-against-chombo">NewsDay</a>.
The former Local Government Minister is now left with cases that were investigated by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC).
It is alleged that on a date unknown to the Prosecutor, Chombo worked in connivance with some colleagues and signed and manufactured a fraudulent Lease Agreement intending to fraudulently acquire Subdivisions “K” Portion of Nthaba Portion of Glen Lome from the City of Harare.
He allegedly connived with Rejoice Pazvakavambwa, Psychology Chiwanga, Iben Pransisco, James Chiyangwa, Theresa Chenjerayi, Ehas Chote and one L. Chimimba. 
It was alleged that during the period extending from 25 June 2004 and December 2009, Chombo and his accomplices forged documents that included a Lease to buy Agreement and Capital Gains Tax Clearance Certificate.
They allegedly later fraudulently transferred the property in question to Alois Chimimba.
The State alleges that he acted to the contrary and was inconsistent with his duties as a public officer.
Now, the state has withdrawn that corruption case against Chombo after failing to provide evidence to back the allegations.
Chombo’s corruption cases:
Ignatius Chombo has been implicated in several corruption cases he allegedly committed during his days in office as the Minister of Finance and later the Minister of Local Government in the government of former President Robert Mugabe.
In 2017, Chombo was arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on charges of corruption and abuse of office. He was accused of defrauding the Harare City Council of over $3.5 million and illegally acquiring several properties. 
Chombo was also accused of using his position as a government minister to corruptly influence the awarding of tenders and contracts.
Chombo was released on bail in 2018, but he was arrested again in 2019 on new corruption charges. He was accused of illegally parcelling out land in Harare to several companies and individuals, including his relatives. 
Chombo has denied all the corruption charges against him, and some of his cases are still ongoing.
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State Has Withdrawn Another Corruption Case Against Chombo

Former Cabinet Minister Ignatius Chombo, who was being charged with fraud, is now a free man after the State withdrew the charges against him on Wednesday, 01 March 2023.
Chombo was accused of misappropriating a $14 billion Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Capital Expenditure loan which was meant to purchase farm equipment, reported <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/chombo-charges-withdrawn/">The Herald</a>.
The charges were withdrawn before plea when he appeared before Harare Regional Magistrate Stanford Mambanje.
The former Finance Minister was being accused of having misappropriated the loan he acquired under the RBZ Other Crops and Livestock extended to him between October 2005 and January 2006.
In withdrawing the charges, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said investigations revealed that Chombo used the money as per the loan requirements.
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Chombo Fraud Charges Withdrawn

A court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for former Local Government minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ignatius_Chombo">Ignatius Chombo</a> after he failed to appear in court.
Chombo who is facing charges of criminal nuisance had been due to appear before Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje for routine remand but was absent when his name was called.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) asked Mambanje to issue the warrant.
Chombo is jointly charged with former Zanu PF youth league duo Innocent Hamandishe and Kudzanai Chipanga.
The trio is accused of wearing Zanu PF caps after their expulsion from the party when former President Robert Mugabe was ousted in a November 2017 military coup.
Zanu PF said they had no permission to wear the regalia, charges which their lawyers say amount to political persecution.
If convicted, the trio could face up to six-month imprisonment time or a fine.
<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/07/14/chipanga-hlongwane-several-others-readmitted-into-zanu-pf/">Chipanga, who has since been readmitted into the ruling party</a>, and Hamandishe were remanded to October 28.
Chombo was separately arrested on corruption charges, but his prosecution was stayed by the Constitutional Court which found he had been unlawfully detained by the military.
The NPA has since brought fresh corruption charges against him, but he is yet to stand trial.
More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2021/08/31/warrant-of-arrest-for-former-minister-ignatius-chombo-after-skipping-court/">ZimLive</a>

Warrant Of Arrest For Former Minister Ignatius Chombo

Former Local Government Minister Ignatius Chombo was on Friday granted bail by Harare regional magistrate Stanford Mambanje.
Chombo was ordered to continue following bail conditions imposed on his other previous corruption-related charges.
Mambanje said Chombo will be required to report once a fortnight to police and surrender title deeds to his Marlborough property.
Chombo, who was appointed Finance Minister by the late former president Robert Mugabe a few weeks before the November 2017 military coup, is charged with fraud and five counts of criminal abuse of office.
The allegations date back to the time he was Local Government Minister between 2000 and 2015.
During Chombo’s court appearance on Wednesday, prosecutors Charles Muchemwa and Ephraim Zinyandu opposed bail stating that the charges he was facing would likely influence him to flee from trial.
The investigating officer of the case, Detective Maxwell Gudo, told that court that Chombo would likely interfere with witnesses if he were freed on bail.
However, in his ruling, Mambanje said Chombo has proved that he will not abscond trial as he has travelled to South Africa nine times and returned.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/just-in-chombo-gets-bail/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Former Cabinet Minister, Chombo Granted Bail

President Mnangagwa’s Special Anti Corruption Unit (SACU) this morning arrested former cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo, ZimMorning Post revealed.
According to the publication, Chombo was arrested on criminal abuse of office charges:
<blockquote>Former Finance minister Ignatious Chombo has been arrested by SACU. Charges are: one count of fraud and 5 counts criminal abuse of duty as public officer. All charges arise from the Uchena Land Commission report</blockquote>
A few weeks ago Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi said the case against Chombo and Prisca Mupfumira will be concluded soon.
This is a developing story, more to follow.

JUST IN: Former Minister Chombo Arrested

Former Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ignatius_Chombo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ignatius Chombo</a>, and the ministry’s former Valuations and Estate Management Director, Lazarus Chimbo, who are jointly facing criminal abuse of office charges have been removed from remand.
Harare Magistrate Hosea Mujaya removed the duo from remand due to lack of progress in the matter.
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Lovemore_Madhuku" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lovemore Madhuku</a> and Joe Mambara, who were representing the co-accused, filed for refusal of further remand after the State failed to provide a policy document which is the basis of the charge and detect whether or not the co-accused were acting in accordance with the law.
George Manokore, representing the State, told the court that their efforts to get the document from relevant authorities were fruitless.
Magistrate Mujaya ruled that Chombo and Chimbo’s cases will proceed by way of summons.
The criminal abuse of office charges levelled against the duo relates to the sale of a government house in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mutare" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mutare</a> to former-Zanu PF legislator, Fred Kanzama.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/chombos-court-case-crumbles-removed-from-remand/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZBC News</a></h4>

Chombo & Chimbo Court Cases Crumble

Former cabinet minister, Ignatius Chombo, was allegedly involved in these land dealings and the land commission of enquiry is demanding that he must be investigated.
<ol>
<li>Dr Chombo allegedly received 125 commonage stands from Delatfin Private Limited in return for the support he rendered to the firm in a land dispute with other developers in Zvimba</li>
<li>Dr Chombo, according to the report, allegedly demanded from the same property developer, additional stands at a meeting held at Number 7 Bath Road, Milton Park where he was represented by his brother, Mr Nimrod Chiminya</li>
<li>Dr Chombo is said to have received more stands from Leengate, another property developer working in Zvimba</li>
<li>Some cooperative contributions were deposited into the personal Agribank account held in the name of former minister Dr <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ignatius_Chombo">Ignatius Chombo</a></li>
<li>The funds deposited into his Agribank account by cooperatives were never remitted for development purposes</li>
</ol>
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/investigate-chombo-land-deals/">The Herald </a>

LIST: 5 Questionable Land Dealings Chombo Was Involved In

Former Home Affairs Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ignatius_Chombo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ignatius Chombo</a> was granted his passport for a two-week period by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/High_Court_of_Zimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">High Court</a> judge Justice Foroma on Wednesday.
Chombo requested the Court to have his passport temporarily released to allow him to travel to South Africa to seek medical attention.
In granting the release of Chombo’s passport, Justice Foroma ruled:
<blockquote>The application for revival of a temporary variation of the applicant (Chombo)’s bail conditions granted in judgment No 753/19 succeeds with no order as to costs.
Accordingly, the applicant’s passport is temporarily released to him for the period March 3, 2020, to March 16, 2020. The clerk of court, Harare Magistrates’ Court, is ordered to immediately release the applicant’s passport as aforesaid to be returned on March 16, 2020.
In lieu of the release of the passport, the applicant shall surrender to the clerk of court title Deed No 6205/88 to Stand 461 Marlborough Township Extension 3, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marlborough" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marlborough</a>, in the name of Nimrod Willard Chiminya and the title deed to be given back to the applicant upon return of the passport.</blockquote>
Chombo is facing several charges, including criminal abuse of office and violating section 4(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act (Chapter 9:16).
He is currently out on $5 000 bail.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/02/chombo-gets-back-his-passport/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Chombo Given Back His Passport

The government of Zimbabwe has said that it is targeting to build 100 000 houses every year to minimise accommodation shortages.
The government intends to partner with private businesses who have the requisite financial resources. The government’s “ambitious” initiative was revealed by Minister Daniel Garwe while touring Mabvazuva Housing Scheme under Goromonzi Rural District Council, Housing and Social Amenities. He said:
<blockquote>They (Exodus and Company) are basically developing land which we availed to them, providing on-site and off-site infrastructure, roads, water and sewer reticulation…
The target that we were given by Government is 100 000 per year, but because of other challenges, if we achieve between 20 000 to 30 000 per year we would have done well.</blockquote>
This is however not the first time the government has pledged to build houses. In 2014, then Minister of Local government, Ignatius Chombo announced that the government would build <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/government-launches-housing-scheme/">“313 368 housing units across the country in the next 38 months.”</a>
The National Housing Delivery Programme which falls under the Social Services and Poverty Eradication cluster in ZIMASSET remains a pie in the air.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/govt-targets-100k-houses-annually/">The Herald</a>
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Zim Government Sets New Target: "100 000 Houses Per Year” To Curb Accommodation Challenges

The government of Zimbabwe has said that it is targeting to build 100 000 houses every year to minimise accommodation shortages.
The government intends to partner with private businesses who have the requisite financial resources. The government’s “ambitious” initiative was revealed by Minister Daniel Garwe while touring Mabvazuva Housing Scheme under Goromonzi Rural District Council, Housing and Social Amenities. He said:
<blockquote>They (Exodus and Company) are basically developing land which we availed to them, providing on-site and off-site infrastructure, roads, water and sewer reticulation…
The target that we were given by Government is 100 000 per year, but because of other challenges, if we achieve between 20 000 to 30 000 per year we would have done well.</blockquote>
This is however not the first time the government has pledged to build houses. In 2014, then Minister of Local government, Ignatius Chombo announced that the government would build <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/government-launches-housing-scheme/">“313 368 housing units across the country in the next 38 months.”</a>
The National Housing Delivery Programme which falls under the Social Services and Poverty Eradication cluster in ZIMASSET remains a pie in the air.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/govt-targets-100k-houses-annually/">The Herald</a>

The Land Commission of Inquiry report has revealed that the government was prejudiced of about US$3 billion through illegal sales of state land.
The report implicates past and present government officials over massive graft which involves abuse of office and bribery. These include former minister of Local Government, Ignatius Chombo and former minister of Lands and Rural resettlement, Douglas Mombeshora.
The accused are said to have violated urban planning by-laws, sold lands without valuing them and in some cases, intrinsic value for lands was not paid.
Some of the properties in which the accused are implicated include, Stone Ridge farm and Odar Farm in Harare where there are reports of multiple allocations and improper signing of a Deed Settlement were reported.
Other officials implicated include Shadreck Mashayamombe, Ezekiel Karimanzira and Leonard Tarwirei who are also accused of having illegally sold commonage stands to home seekers without authorisation.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa revealed this Friday at a ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference underway in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East that the report was already in his office and individuals implicated shall be brought to book.
More: <a href="https://www.zbc.co.zw/high-profile-individuals-cited-in-massive-land-graft/">ZBC News</a>

"Shall Be Brought To Book," ED Speaks As Land Commission Of Inquiry Exposes Prominent People

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has dismissed allegations of political interference after some commentators said that the “catch and release” of prominent people was politically motivated.
ZACC Commissioner Thandiwe Mlobani told the Chronicle in an interview on the sidelines of a national anti-corruption development strategy workshop in Bulawayo, that cases may sometimes be complex with whistle-blowers also not forthcoming. She said:
<blockquote>It’s true that the public has raised this concern about catch and release and they have attributed it to ZACC. Unfortunately, it’s not ZACC’s responsibility alone. This is a whole process. 
ZACC according to the Constitution and the Act is mandated to carry out investigations, so ZACC only investigates cases of corruption and once the cases have been completed ZACC then refers the cases to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).</blockquote>
So far, a number of prominent politicians and business people including former Cabinet minister, Priscah Mupfumira and Ignatius Chombo have been arrested over corruption allegations but only a handful have been convicted.
This has made some members of the public to view president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s anti-corruption crusade as an endeavour to hoodwink the public into believing that he was fighting corruption whilst he was merely paying lipservice.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/catch-and-release-label-worries-zacc/">The Chronicle.</a>

ZACC Explains The "Catch And Release" Of "Presumed" Corrupt Individuals

A former minister in Robert Mugabe’s cabinet, Ignatius Chombo has petitioned the Supreme Court to have his seized passport returned. Chombo’s passport was seized as he attempted to board a plane to South Africa, supposedly for medical reviews. The passport was handed to the Harare Magistrates Courts.
Says Chombo through his lawyer, Lovemore Madhuku, in the filed affidavit:
<blockquote>As the judgment of the court aquo (High Court) makes it clear, there is no factual dispute regarding the following; that the passport was unlawfully taken away from me (Chombo) by a State agent; that it was handed back to the first respondent (clerk of court) and that the first respondent is refusing to release it to me in accordance with the order of May 10, 2019.
If my appeal is heard urgently before June 21, 2019 and it succeeds, I will be able to utilise the remaining days before June 21, 2019 and have very useful medical reviews. My failure to travel for medical treatment is causing me a great deal of mental and physical pain.
I fear for my health. I feel it every day that is passing that my health is deteriorating. At my age, these routine medical reviews are a source of strength.</blockquote>
Chombo was <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2017/11/15/chombo-arrested-us10-million-cash/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">arrested in November 2017 on corruption charges</a> during the coup that toppled Robert Mugabe. He successfully applied for bail and was later <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2017/12/15/chombo-chipanga-hamandishe-arrested-wearing-zanu-pf-caps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">re-arrested for wearing Zanu-PF regalia</a><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2017/12/15/chombo-chipanga-hamandishe-arrested-wearing-zanu-pf-caps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">.</a> He was released on bail on this charge and both cases are still pending.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/06/chombo-petitions-supreme-court-over-seized-passport/">NewsDay</a>

Chombo Approaches Supreme Court To Get Seized Passport

The Prosecutor General, Kumbirai Hodzi has assured Prosecutors that there shall be no more arrests to prosecutors during the course of duty. The prosecutors were protesting in Harare on Thursday (today) after a prosecutor, Tapiwa Kasema was arrested for consenting to the release of former finance minister Ignatius Chombo’s passport.
Kasema was charged with criminal abuse of office and released on $150 bail by Harare provincial magistrate, Vongai Muchuchuti. In protest, his colleagues stopped working arguing that prosecutors were not being protected from the decisions they make whilst in the course of duty.
The Prosecutors Association of Zimbabwe handed Hodzi a protest letter in which they said:
<blockquote>If anything, they are being prosecuted for exercising their legal minds. Before a prosecutor is arrested, internal remedies must be exhausted first before criminal allegations are laid on the prosecutors. Prosecutors must be protected by the NPA from intimidation by any powers that maybe</blockquote>
They also complained of interference in their work by the Special Anti-Corruption Unit recently established by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. They said that the intrusion was an abuse of office.
The protest prompted Prosecutor General Kumbirai Hodzi to give them assurances in writing. In a circular to the prosecutors, the PG said:
<blockquote>The PG assures all prosecutors who are carrying pout their duties professionally and with integrity that no prosecutor will be arrested during the course of duty without the written consent of the PG or the national director of public prosecutions.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2019/05/16/no-further-arrests-in-line-of-duty-pg-hodzi-assures-striking-prosecutors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimlive.com</a>

Prosecutor General Assures Non Interference To Protesting Prosecutors

Tapiwa Kasame, a prosecutor with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) appeared before the provincial magistrate’s court for allegedly releasing Ignatius Chombo’s passport.
The prosecutor is charged with criminal abuse of office after he conspired to nicodemously release former cabinet minister’s passport which had been kept by the courts.
Provincial Magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti released him on $150 bail coupled with reporting conditions.
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Prosecutor In Trouble For Releasing Chombo's Passport

Ignatius Chombo, a former cabinet minister aborted his trip on Sunday after his passport was seized by security agents at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare.
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<div id="google_ads_iframe_/52555387/newsday.co.zw_750x300_300x250_0__container__">The passport had been released to him on Friday last week by Harare magistrate Barbara Mateko who postponed his matters to June 27. Prosecutor Tapiwa Kasema consented to Chombo’s application for the release of the passport on the grounds that he wanted to seek medical attention in South Africa.</div>
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NewsDay reports that there was a brawl at the RGM International Airport after the security agents took his passport which was later surrendered at the Harare Magistrates’ Court clerk office.
Chombo’s lawyer Tungamirai Muganhiri could neither confirm nor deny the developments, asking to be contacted today for a comment.
Chombo is among sevveral former top government officials who were arrested following the demise of former president Robert Mugabe in connection with corruption.
There are some who argue that arrests are not enough for a country that is close to the top of the list of most corrupt countries world wide. Some have even went on to suggest that these arrests were selectively targeted on G40 members.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/05/security-agents-confiscate-chombos-passport/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NwesDay</a>

Chombo Aborts Trip After Security Personnel Seized His Passport

Former Minister of Lands, Ignatius Chombo faces a 12 year jail time for corruption and abuse of office charges.
It is alleged that the former Zanu PF bigwig took multiple stands which were developed using funds for beneficiaries in the Nehanda Housing Cooperative in Dzivarasekwa.
The land scam was exposed by the Commission of Inquiry which is investigating the sale of state land in and around urban areas since 2005.
Members of the cooperative told the Land Commision that the former minister connived with the former executive of the Nehanda Housing Cooperative and took multiple stands which were developed using the beneficiaries funds.
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Chombo Faces 12 Years Jail Time

Former Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo was yesterday issued with a warrant of arrest by a Harare magistrate after he failed to attend court. Chombo is reportedly ill.
He is accused of wearing Zanu-PF regalia without authority and his trial was moved to February 1. Harare magistrate Hosea Mujaya said some people were defaulting courts willingly and plead for an administrative warrant. Mujaya said there is nothing called an administrative warrant of arrest.
Chombo and his accomplices, Kudzanai Chipanga and Innocent Hamandishe, allegedly posted pictures of themselves on social media wearing Zanu-PF regalia with President Mnangagwa’s initials and the ruling party’s flag despite having been expelled from the party.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/warrant-of-arrest-for-chombo/">Herald</a>

Warrant Of Arrest For Ignatius Chombo

Harare magistrate Ms Josephine Sande postponed her ruling to former Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo’s application to have his bail conditions relaxed to tomorrow. This comes after prosecutor, Mr Edmore Nyazamba, consented to Chombo’s application and Sande asked him to put his position in writing. 
Chombo who is on $5 000 bail, reports three times a day at Marlborough Police Station in Harare between 6am and 10am, 12pm-2pm and 4pm-6pm. Through his lawyer, Professor Lovemore Madhuku, Chombo is asking to report once a day between Monday and Friday to allow him to attend to his farm.
More: <a href="http://www.herald.co.zw/chombo-bail-ruling-deferred/">Herald</a>

Ruling On Chombo's Application To Have Bail Conditions Relaxed Postponed

Zimbabweans on Twitter are divided as lawyers from the opposition such as Tendai Biti, Lovemore Madhuku, Welshman Ncube and Job Sikhala represent Zanu-PF clients such as Phelekezela Mphoko and Ignatius Chombo, Kudzanai Chipanga.
Madhuku is representing Chipanga and Chombo while he is the leader of the National Constituent Assembly (NCA). Chombo is facing a <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2017/12/01/tough-times-ahead-chombo-cio-hands-reports-alleged-corruption-police/">number of charges from fraud, criminal abuse of office and corruption</a>. Welshman Ncube is representing Mphoko in a matter where the former Vice President is seeking an exit package from Government.
Sikhala is representing former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi who<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2018/01/05/former-ministers-walter-mzembi-and-undenge-arrested/"> is facing allegations of corruption and criminal abuse of office</a> based on events which occurred when he was still the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry. When he was admitted to the bar as a lawyer, Sikhala vowed to use his newly-acquired legal skills to fight the Zanu PF government’s poor human rights record. He is quoted by <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2017/08/sikhala-starts-law-profession-vows-fight-zanu-pf/">NewsDay</a> as having said:
<blockquote>I have a commitment to fight for justice and human rights. I believe lack of legal services and access to the majority of Zimbabweans has been the major factor with thousands of our people suffering gross human rights abuses. I want to leave a mark in defending human rights</blockquote>
Below are some of the comments on micro-blogging website, Twitter and tell us what you think:
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It’s tempting, there is a lot of money and some of these emerging ones like Sikhala may think it raises their profile. The more he gets these sort of thieves the more chances he has of leaving St. Mary’s for northern area. They don’t struggle to pay. So it’s a tough one.
— Roddie Hungwe (@SekuruRoddie) <a href="https://twitter.com/SekuruRoddie/status/950273459166371840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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its called Witcraft, you condemn something during the day and defend it passionately at night.
— Cosmas Rupiya (@rupco1st) <a href="https://twitter.com/rupco1st/status/950265002526732288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Purely professional stuff I would say
— Blessing (@BlessMurev) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlessMurev/status/950264046019907586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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It's called dinning with the devil🍝🍝🥗🥗
— TK (@tk2001878) <a href="https://twitter.com/tk2001878/status/950292707079049216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Innocent til proven guilty. Every1 has a constitutional right to legal representation.wat if it's faction fights at play
— Man-isa-Believer (@onwardshiriche1) <a href="https://twitter.com/onwardshiriche1/status/950288321061769216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Infact he must decline representing that person,because doing so will be like is an accomplice in the matter.
— Simbarashe Chimsimbe (@schimusimbe) <a href="https://twitter.com/schimusimbe/status/950288047534428160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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My conclusion is their fight against corruption has a price. They have been bought and can no longer have the moral high ground.
— Chinovava Kasuku🇿🇼 (@ChinovavaKasuku) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChinovavaKasuku/status/950286708276424704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Our politicians are after money chete,
— Sekuru Gudo vekuDotito (@sekuru_gudo) <a href="https://twitter.com/sekuru_gudo/status/950283580105687041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Well done to the opposition lawyers representing ZANU PF people. The upholding of rights and the constitution comes before any political party. While at it, please get insider information from the obviously bitter ZANU PF people. It could be helpful
— Nqaba Matshazi (@nqabamatshazi) <a href="https://twitter.com/nqabamatshazi/status/950256429990076416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Do you realize that these are the same guys who were unleashing violence on innocent MDC supporters. So many people lost there loved ones at the hands of Chombo.
— Bryan Nana (@Shumblex) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shumblex/status/950284217421828096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Please. This is not principle but about getting the ill gotten dollars of ZanuPF ministers into their pocket. And a betrayal of their MDC electorate.
— Esquire Conant Masocha (@Esquierre) <a href="https://twitter.com/Esquierre/status/950279195887796224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Opinion Divided As Opposition Lawyers Represent Zanu-PF "Looters"

Zanu-PF has warned former Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo and former Zanu-PF Youth League leaders Kudzai Chipanga and Innocent Hamandishe not to wear any party regalia bearing President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s likeness. Here is the full statement.
<blockquote>12TH DECEMBER 2017
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE ZANU-pf SECRETARY FOR INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY, CDE AMBASSADOR S.K. MOYO, ON THE CONDUCT OF SOME EXPELLED PARTY MEMBERS.
It has come to the attention of the ruling Zanu-PF, that images of a clique of expelled Zanu PF members of the G40 Cabal namely: Ignatius Chombo, Kudzai Chipanga, Innocent Hamandishe and another person wearing regalia emblazoned with features depicting the President and First Secretary of the party, Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is widely circulating on a number of social media platforms.
The Party wishes to make it clear that these expelled members have no entitlement to representing it and neither do they have the right to represent the President and First Secretary in any form. Their actions constitute serious criminal conducts and are therefore abhorred in the strongest terms. These truant individuals are obviously burnt (sic) on soiling the good name of the party and that of its President and First Secretary.
Let them be warned that should such mischief continue, the Party shall institutte such remedial measures it deems appropriate.
CDE AMBASSADOR S. K. MOYO 
 (ZANU PF SECRETARY FOR INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY)
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Zanu-PF Warns Chombo, Chipanga and Hamandishe Not To Wear Party Regalia With Mnangagwa's Initials

Zanu-PF representative in the UK and Europe, Nick Mangwana, has called on the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa to restore the people’s confidence by arresting more criminals who are responsible for the social and economic suffering that Zimbabweans are facing. According to Mangwana, the Zimbabwe Defence Forces launched Operation Restore Legacy on the pretext that they wanted to arrest criminals around former President Robert Mugabe and need to do so. Announcing the military takeover last month, Major-General Sibusiso Moyo said:
<blockquote>We are only targeting criminals around him who are committing crimes that are causing social and economic suffering in the country in order to bring them to justice.
… We wish to make it abundantly clear that this is not a military takeover of Government. What the Zimbabwe Defence Forces is doing is to pacify a degenerating political, social and economic situation in our country which if not addressed may result in violent conflict.</blockquote>
Mangwana is lamenting the fact that to date only three people, have been arrested and prosecuted. Former Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo and former Zanu-PF Youth League leaders, Kudzanai Chipanga and Innocent Hamandishe are the only people to have appeared in court since the Zimbabwe Defence Forces launched the military takeover. Mangwana argues that the military could not have launched an operation of such a huge magnitude order to go after three people only, and calls on the administration to arrest and prosecute more criminals, in order to restore confidence.
Speaking on Twitter, Mangwana says:
<blockquote>Operation Restore Legacy’s pretext was that it was “going against criminals” surrounding RGM. Surely that cannot start and end with Chombo, Hamandishe &amp; Chipanga. Tanks did not roll in the street for those 3 people. We need more to restore confidence.</blockquote>

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