MEDIA RELEASE

10 October 2014

The Anti-Corruption Trust of Southern Africa (ACT-Southern Africa) learnt with shock and utter dismay that some white farmers offered US$10 million bribe money to President Robert Gabriel Mugabe’s wife, Grace Mugabe (nee Marufu). Grace Mugabe is commended for refusing to accept the bribe and it is hoped that the rest of the Zimbabwean leadership emulates her for detesting corruption. However, Grace Mugabe should have reported the matter to the police for investigations.

The ACT-Southern Africa is challenging her to name and shame the white farmers if at all, she was telling the truth or that it was simply a political gimmick.

Mr. Munyaradzi Chaumba, the Regional Director of ACT-Southern Africa challenged the first family to expose the names of the white farmers to facilitate investigations.

“It is sad that President Mugabe’s wife has been concealing a crime, which itself is illegal in line with Zimbabwean laws. If the allegations are true, she should divulge the names of the culprits to facilitate investigations. Our leaders should be exemplary and Grace Mugabe is commended for refusing to accept the bribe but should have been more exemplary in abiding by Zimbabwean laws.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

On or about the 8th of October 2014, President Robert Mugabe’s wife confessed publicly that some white farmers tried to bribe her. She was offered US$10 million, which she refused to accept. However, the matter was not reported to the police for investigations.[1]

For more information call:

Mr. Munyaradzi Chaumba (+263773302830)