By A Correspondent

Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has once again sparked outrage with his lavish spending, this time gifting a brand-new Mercedes Benz C200 to C.H Mukungunugwa, a loyal Zanu PF foot-soldier. Chivayo, known for his close ties to the ruling party, took to his social media platform, X, to praise Mukungunugwa’s dedication to the party.

Chivayo’s gesture has raised questions about the sources of his wealth, particularly his history of rewarding loyal party members.

Critics argue that such acts of generosity are a way to further cement loyalty within the party ranks. Chivayo’s distribution of cars to Zanu PF loyalists has become a point of contention, fueling speculation about his influence within the party and the nature of his business operations.

Chivayo’s business dealings have faced scrutiny in the past, including his involvement in the botched Gwanda project, which has been marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement of state funds. The project’s failure has sparked widespread outrage, with many Zimbabweans questioning how Chivayo’s company, Intratrek Zimbabwe, was awarded the tender despite lacking experience in the energy sector.

As the debate over Chivayo’s wealth continues, his latest gesture adds fuel to the ongoing conversation about the intersection of business, politics, and loyalty in Zimbabwe. Many are left wondering whether Chivayo’s lavish spending is a sign of his own success or a symptom of a larger problem – the looting of state funds through clandestine deals and corruption.