Zanu PF National Youth Secretary Mambondiani Suspended for Bribery of Tinotenda Machakaire

Danmore Mambondiani, the Zanu PF national youth secretary for administration, has been suspended following accusations of attempting to bribe former Minister of Youth Empowerment, Tinotenda Machakaire, in a bid to secure a prominent position within the ruling party.

Bribery Allegations and Suspension

Mambondiani, who previously held the position of national youth secretary for administration, had set his sights on becoming the secretary for local government. However, his aspirations faced a setback due to allegations of attempting to bribe Tinotenda Machakaire and his deputy, John Paradza. Machakaire currently serves as the secretary for youth affairs. The incident occurred during a national youth executive meeting held on May 9 in Harare.

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Zanu PF Letter of Suspension

According to the letter, Mambondiani arrived at the meeting with a bag purportedly filled with money. In full view of the media and the national executive, he proceeded to open the bag and handed US$200 to Paradza and US$100 to Machakaire.

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“Kindly take note that on Thursday, the 9th of May 2024, during the national executive council of the youth league, you exhibited conduct unbecoming of a national member of Zanu PF,” stated the letter.

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Serious Implications

The suspension letter highlights the concern that Mambondiani’s actions imply that party positions can be acquired through vote buying, disregarding constitutional provisions. Consequently, Mambondiani has been prohibited from acting as the deputy secretary for administration of the national youth league executive council.

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No Comments from the Parties Involved

As of now, neither Mambondiani, Machakaire, nor Paradza have provided any comments regarding the allegations or the suspension.

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