In this episode of Open Secrets Radio, host Mamello Mosiana dives deep into Zimbabwe’s latest corruption scandal involving the Zimbabwean Electoral Commission (ZEC). The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating a shocking case of money laundering and abuse of office, centred around an alleged over-inflated tender by South African firm Renform and the politically connected businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Leaked audio and documents reveal outrageous price inflation, with R23 million invoiced for a server worth just R90,000, highlighting a staggering 235% cost escalation. This case shines a harsh light on the pervasive state capture and corruption plaguing Zimbabwe’s procurement processes.

Join Mamello as she speaks with Owen Gagare, editor at News Hawks, and Michael Marchant, Head of Investigations at Open Secrets, to unpack the intricate details of this scandal. Together, they explore the implications for Zimbabwe’s future and the fight against corruption.

Research by Nick Donovan and Michael Marchant.