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Mnangagwa govt faces backlash over dubious Mbare Musika beneficiaries list
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is under fire following the release of a contentious list of prospective beneficiaries for vending spaces at the rehabilitated Mbare Musika Market in Harare.
The list, published in a local state-run newspaper, has sparked widespread criticism over duplicated entries and suspiciously fabricated names. Among the names raising eyebrows are entries such as Clemence Azngwe and Clemence Anzangwe, Collen Hoetl and Collen Hotel, and Brighton Kusikwenyu alongside Brighton Kusikwenyi. Other duplicates include Concillia Madzime, Concillia Madzima, Clara Manzvimbo, and Clara Nzvimbo.
The vending spaces at Mbare Musika, Zimbabwe's largest fresh produce market, became available after reconstruction efforts following a devastating fire that destroyed infrastructure and goods last year. The fire caused significant losses for both farmers and vendors, prompting the government to spearhead rebuilding efforts.
Critics say the published list is not only riddled with duplications but also includes awkwardly fabricated names, further eroding public trust in government processes. Social media users were quick to draw comparisons between the market's beneficiaries' list and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission's (ZEC) voters' roll from the 2023 elections, which was marred by similar inconsistencies.
One user commented, "Someone downloaded a ZEC version 2.0," while another remarked, "We saw this on the voters' roll and thought we could do anything. Is it high time tabvuma?"
The ZEC was accused of electoral malpractice during the 2023 general elections, where President Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF party faced allegations of rigging. The flawed voters' roll, littered with errors, fueled controversy over the legitimacy of the election results.
"I can bet my last dollar that there is no one called Clayposy Kamwaya in Zimbabwe," another user, Dzvovani, sarcastically quipped, pointing to the implausibility of some names on the Mbare Musika list.
The government has invited those with concerns over the beneficiaries' list to raise queries by January 19. However, critics argue that such moves are unlikely to resolve deep-seated mistrust in the administration's transparency and accountability.
As scrutiny over the list intensifies, the episode has reignited public discourse about the government's handling of vital processes, drawing attention to longstanding allegations of inefficiency and manipulation in public affairs.
The list, published in a local state-run newspaper, has sparked widespread criticism over duplicated entries and suspiciously fabricated names. Among the names raising eyebrows are entries such as Clemence Azngwe and Clemence Anzangwe, Collen Hoetl and Collen Hotel, and Brighton Kusikwenyu alongside Brighton Kusikwenyi. Other duplicates include Concillia Madzime, Concillia Madzima, Clara Manzvimbo, and Clara Nzvimbo.
The vending spaces at Mbare Musika, Zimbabwe's largest fresh produce market, became available after reconstruction efforts following a devastating fire that destroyed infrastructure and goods last year. The fire caused significant losses for both farmers and vendors, prompting the government to spearhead rebuilding efforts.
Critics say the published list is not only riddled with duplications but also includes awkwardly fabricated names, further eroding public trust in government processes. Social media users were quick to draw comparisons between the market's beneficiaries' list and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission's (ZEC) voters' roll from the 2023 elections, which was marred by similar inconsistencies.
The ZEC was accused of electoral malpractice during the 2023 general elections, where President Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF party faced allegations of rigging. The flawed voters' roll, littered with errors, fueled controversy over the legitimacy of the election results.
"I can bet my last dollar that there is no one called Clayposy Kamwaya in Zimbabwe," another user, Dzvovani, sarcastically quipped, pointing to the implausibility of some names on the Mbare Musika list.
The government has invited those with concerns over the beneficiaries' list to raise queries by January 19. However, critics argue that such moves are unlikely to resolve deep-seated mistrust in the administration's transparency and accountability.
As scrutiny over the list intensifies, the episode has reignited public discourse about the government's handling of vital processes, drawing attention to longstanding allegations of inefficiency and manipulation in public affairs.
Source - NewZimbabwe
