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ZANU-PF condemns 'looting' of party donations amid Christmas drive
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HARARE - Senior ZANU-PF Politburo members have issued a stern warning against the alleged looting of party donations, saying the practice threatens the party's image and undermines grassroots support.
The condemnation comes as ZANU-PF prepares to roll out Christmas hampers, promised during recent inter-district meetings across Harare, where leaders gave post-conference feedback and reinforced calls for mass support of Resolution Number One, which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's stay in power beyond the constitutional limit.
Speaking at the Harare Provincial Co-ordinating Committee meeting on Tuesday, Politburo member Omega Hungwe urged transparency in the distribution of hampers.
"We are about to distribute Christmas hampers as promised during inter-district post-conference feedback and engagement meetings. Please make sure that everyone from grassroots has accessed and received those hampers as expected," Hungwe said.
She warned against reports of donations being diverted by party leaders.
"We have heard various reports of looting of some donations by party leaders where intended beneficiaries never received anything. These donations are meant to benefit the grassroots and let it be. Diversion of such donations from the President's goodwill and revolving funds for selfish ends is disastrous, especially considering the party's image," she added.
Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province, Senator Charles Tawengwa, echoed the concerns, saying his office had received reports of misappropriation.
"Let me warn against looting of party donations and misappropriation of funds meant to transform our communities whose membership are struggling to make ends meet. By diverting such, we are negatively impacting on our party's reputation," Tawengwa said.
He cautioned that such practices could weaken ZANU-PF's influence in urban areas, where politics is closely tied to economic survival.
Harare provincial chairperson Goodwills Masimirembwa also raised alarm, citing allegations of leaders walking off with party regalia during Epworth meetings.
"These actions risk denting our national reputation and, more critically, could hinder our mobilisation efforts," Masimirembwa said, stressing the need for accountability.
The warning highlights growing internal friction within ZANU-PF, echoing past disputes over corruption and rejected donations. With the 2028 elections – or possibly 2030 if the extended agenda succeeds – looming, the handling of donations is drawing sharp scrutiny as the party seeks to maintain its connection with the grassroots.
The condemnation comes as ZANU-PF prepares to roll out Christmas hampers, promised during recent inter-district meetings across Harare, where leaders gave post-conference feedback and reinforced calls for mass support of Resolution Number One, which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's stay in power beyond the constitutional limit.
Speaking at the Harare Provincial Co-ordinating Committee meeting on Tuesday, Politburo member Omega Hungwe urged transparency in the distribution of hampers.
"We are about to distribute Christmas hampers as promised during inter-district post-conference feedback and engagement meetings. Please make sure that everyone from grassroots has accessed and received those hampers as expected," Hungwe said.
She warned against reports of donations being diverted by party leaders.
"We have heard various reports of looting of some donations by party leaders where intended beneficiaries never received anything. These donations are meant to benefit the grassroots and let it be. Diversion of such donations from the President's goodwill and revolving funds for selfish ends is disastrous, especially considering the party's image," she added.
Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province, Senator Charles Tawengwa, echoed the concerns, saying his office had received reports of misappropriation.
"Let me warn against looting of party donations and misappropriation of funds meant to transform our communities whose membership are struggling to make ends meet. By diverting such, we are negatively impacting on our party's reputation," Tawengwa said.
He cautioned that such practices could weaken ZANU-PF's influence in urban areas, where politics is closely tied to economic survival.
Harare provincial chairperson Goodwills Masimirembwa also raised alarm, citing allegations of leaders walking off with party regalia during Epworth meetings.
"These actions risk denting our national reputation and, more critically, could hinder our mobilisation efforts," Masimirembwa said, stressing the need for accountability.
The warning highlights growing internal friction within ZANU-PF, echoing past disputes over corruption and rejected donations. With the 2028 elections – or possibly 2030 if the extended agenda succeeds – looming, the handling of donations is drawing sharp scrutiny as the party seeks to maintain its connection with the grassroots.
Source - Byo24News
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