Mahere blasted over attacks on Chivhayo and Tocky Vibes

Former Citizens Coalition for Change legislator Fadzayi Mahere has come under fire for her recent social media criticism of businessman Wicknell Chivhayo and musician Tocky Vibes, with political commentator Derick Goto accusing her of "weaponised pettiness" and "professional recklessness."

In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter), Goto lambasted Mahere's remarks, describing them as "cheap and ill-considered," and claiming her attacks lacked substance.

"This past week, Mahere's conduct stripped bare the intellectual hollowness of her so-called ‘accountability crusade,'" Goto wrote.

He referenced Mahere's September 26 post questioning Chivhayo's role in the Gwanda Solar Project, and her subsequent criticism of Tocky Vibes, who received a car gift from Chivhayo.

"A whole lawyer, a former party spokesperson, reduced to taking swipes at a musician simply because he accepted a gesture of goodwill from someone she irrationally despises. That is not activism; it is envy dressed in opposition garb," Goto added.

Goto praised Chivhayo's response as "measured and instructive," citing the Supreme Court's ruling that validated the Gwanda Solar Project contract and dismissed allegations of impropriety.

"To continue ranting about a ‘US$5 million scandal' in defiance of a Supreme Court ruling is not accountability; it is professional recklessness," he said.

He defended Intratrek Zimbabwe's partnership with CHINT Electric Co. Ltd, calling it a lawful and competitive procurement process.

"That is not corruption - it is competence. But in the narrow corridors of opposition logic, anything efficient, successful, or associated with ZANU-PF must be condemned, even when vindicated by the law."

Goto also criticised Mahere's tone toward Tocky Vibes, saying her mockery of the artist's concert turnout was "vindictive" and "juvenile."

"A successful musician receives a gift, and instead of being celebrated for his art, he becomes a target of mockery. That is not leadership; it is pettiness weaponised."

In her own post, Mahere defended her stance, stating that Chivhayo must be held accountable for public contracts.

"You weren't contracted to litigate in the Supreme Court. You were contracted to build a solar farm. Where is it?" she wrote.

She questioned the progress made since the 2015 contract and challenged Chivhayo to share evidence of implementation.

"These are taxpayer funds and we have a right to inquire into how they are being used. Are you aware that the Constitution empowers the public to do this?"

The exchange has reignited debate over transparency, political loyalty, and the role of public figures in Zimbabwe's development narrative.