TENSIONS are running high in the unfolding crisis at Renco Mine in Masvingo South amid revelations the on-going workers’ unrest, which has led to a political hostile takeover bid of the RioZim-owned mine by Chivi South MP Irvine Dzingirayi, could be electioneering.
Staff Writer
The high-profile saga, which has sucked in Masvingo South legislator Walter Mzembi together with his personal assistant Obediah Mazombwe, is deteriorating with workers occupying the mine after the High Court on Wednesday reserved judgement on Renco Mine’s application seeking the eviction of the illegal occupants.
The matter has attracted a lot of attention, especially after Mzembi earlier this week alleged he was offered a US$100 000 bribe by the company to turn a blind eye on the company’s malpractices.
The minister said he rejected the money because he was not that cheap.
RioZim argues that Mzembi, who is also Tourism minister and a member of Zanu PF’s politburo, is using his political muscle to seize the company.
The miner also alleges that the illegal occupation is being incited by Mzembi in a bid to boost his prospects in the next elections to be held later this year.
RioZim says the illegal invasion is costing the company US$150 000 in lost production each day the mine remains shut. Furthermore, Riozim alleges that Dzingirai used the militia to illegally takeover the mine.
In their opposing affidavit deposed by Dzingirai in defence of the trio, Mzembi and his allies make a counter claim that the company and its employees have been embroiled in labour disputes for some months now which culminated in the mine shutting down from January 14 – 20.
Dzingirai denies using the militia to illegally occupy the mine, giving pictures of the meeting cited by RioZim as his defence. He further argues instead that the volatile situation at Renco was triggered by RioZim’s attempts to renege on its indigenisation obligations.
“I believe the applicant does not want to implement the full indigenisation plan and is trying to retract its undertaking which is one of the reasons why they are having disputes with the community,” reads part of Dzingirai’s affidavit.
“The application by Nunudzai Michel Masunda that I declared that I had taken over the mine is false, malicious and scandalous. As I have indicated above, the mining manager is still at the mine and is carrying out his duties as before.”
In a supporting affidavit, Mzembi said RioZim chairman Elisha Mushayakarara sought his assistance to resolve the labour dispute as well as secure indigenisation compliance certification.
The minister further alleges that Mushayakarara later offered him US$100 000 for his own use. “I have no desire to take over the mine or prevent applicant from operating the mine,” Mzembi said, adding his involvement with the matter was purely on behalf of his constituency.
Mushayakarara should have been arrested by now for attempting to bribe Mzembi.
He should have offered $10million instead bcoz Mzembi says he is not cheap.Having said that Mzembi and Dzingirayi have no business at Renco. If Renco is in violation of any law there are appropriate agencies to deal with these matters whether labour related or indegenisation related. Mzembi has the guts to say Biti caused panic with the issue of the government bank balance. What did he say to the delegates in Spainwhen they asked him about his involvement in the Renco issue.
Mushayakarara will never be arrested this side of the moon . The reason is very simple : he is pure Zanu PF . From head to toe .
With respect apa Zanupf muri kuirasa
Lawlessness that how best to describe the whole issue, we have become the laughing stock of Africa behaving as if we are the only ones with natural resources.
Mzembi story does not make sense he is alleging he was offered a bribe by the company to help it. He kept quite until the company complained that he wanted to take over the company why did he not report them to the police ? he probably took his Mugabe ptrait that made him cry when he recieved it recently and blackmaled them into offering someshares for protection ,indeginisation law bad as is does not stipulate that one can work up and claim a stake in an company the courts should investigate the conduct of this man and his friends.
Vana Woruta ndochii ichochi? Nhasi mavakuda kutevedzera Obeti Mupofu that big TSIFI hahahaha…. kusazvoda zvomene!
renco yoenda kumangondo same staira neshabani.zanu yenyu iyi
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shoot ths bharanzi bu the name Mzembi
Some of us thought Mzembi was the only level headedd politician. The level of greedy and believe that people can own assets they did not work for is what will destroy Zanu PF a party founded on very strong principles. Because of chancers and mafikzolos criminals are hiding behind the party to commit serious crimes and getting away untouched. They even believe that it is their right(maivavo!)
Eddison Zvobgo (junior) asked Mzembi how he could invade a public listed company according to a story published in the Masvingo Mirror. Mzembi accuses Renco management of offering him a $100K bribe. This is all hogwash, Mzembi is telling the world that government mininsters are offered huge bribes for the services they offer. What does that mean to Zanu PF? Destruction!!! Those of us who are close to the issue know exactly who arranged the demonstration in the first place.
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mzembi haana kukwana pane kuti angadzirire tourism conference he is destroying everything