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Famous 7 business people in plot to unseat Mugabe
23 Nov 2014 at 10:38hrs | Views
Banker Nigel Chanakira and motoring tycoon Raymond Kaukonde were not the only businessmen on the radar of a Zanu-PF faction claiming Vice President Joice Mujuru was receiving cash and support from industrialists to unseat President Robert Mugabe.
This comes amid allegations that there is a list known as the "famous seven" and essentially a loose coalition of ex-banking, parastatal and industrial executives perceived to be firmly behind the embattled woman.
"Beyond the two (Chanakira and Kaukonde) who were mentioned by the Sunday Mail, there is also what is known as the "famous seven" and essentially an agglomeration of pro-Mujuru capitalists in the motoring, finance and other trading sectors, who are prepared to back Mujuru's take-over bid," said a source.
Although the two entrepreneurs have vehemently denied any involvement in a plot to topple Mugabe, their opponents have insisted that the "comprador group" was doing this for commercial reasons and specifically revive their ailing businesses.
As it is, Chanakira has said he will issue a statement in due course, while Kaukonde has maintained his silence.
Meanwhile, the late businessman - and one of the Mujurus' alleged business partners - Eric Nhodza has been buried.
The affirmative action proponent and Wedzera Petroleum founder died last week from a suspected heart attack.
Through his Gope Investments vehicle, Nhodza made waves in property developments in the 90's as well as international consultancy via Milbourne, Pitt and Hardy.
This comes amid allegations that there is a list known as the "famous seven" and essentially a loose coalition of ex-banking, parastatal and industrial executives perceived to be firmly behind the embattled woman.
"Beyond the two (Chanakira and Kaukonde) who were mentioned by the Sunday Mail, there is also what is known as the "famous seven" and essentially an agglomeration of pro-Mujuru capitalists in the motoring, finance and other trading sectors, who are prepared to back Mujuru's take-over bid," said a source.
Although the two entrepreneurs have vehemently denied any involvement in a plot to topple Mugabe, their opponents have insisted that the "comprador group" was doing this for commercial reasons and specifically revive their ailing businesses.
As it is, Chanakira has said he will issue a statement in due course, while Kaukonde has maintained his silence.
Meanwhile, the late businessman - and one of the Mujurus' alleged business partners - Eric Nhodza has been buried.
The affirmative action proponent and Wedzera Petroleum founder died last week from a suspected heart attack.
Through his Gope Investments vehicle, Nhodza made waves in property developments in the 90's as well as international consultancy via Milbourne, Pitt and Hardy.
Source - dailynews
