Zimbabwe: ‘Corrupt government officials’ will face the music-Government
By Dumisani Ndlovu
All public officials implicated in corruption will face prosecution if there is incriminating evidence against them, Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Monica Mutsvangwa has said.
Finally responding to the Gold Mafia’ documentary allegations on massive looting and minerals smuggling produced by Al Jazeera, an international media house, the government of Zimbabwe issued a press statement.
In her press statement, a few days after former Member of Parliament, Eddie Cross Minister claimed that Prophet Uebert Angel was fired. Mutsvangwa said the government takes serious the exposure of alleged corrupt activities by Al Jazeera.
Since Al Jazeera released the first episode of the ‘Gold Mafia, ‘the Zimbabwean government had been silent. They seemed to want to assess the situation before giving an official comment. Unfortunately, continued silence had raised even more suspicions among the citizens, and they had to provide a Press statement.
The situation in Zimbabwe is becoming tense, attracting myriad of public relations as the general elections draws near. The documentary revealed serious allegations that involved top government officials like Ambassador Uebert Angel.
The controversial doccie is titled “Gold Mafia” and it makes allegations of a network of illegal money laundering and gold smuggling in the country.
In a statement released Tuesday, Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa said any person who might be found guilty of the alleged crimes will full wrath of the law.
“Government takes note of a documentary titled “Gold Mafia”, currently being serialised by an international broadcasting channel which purports to expose a network of alleged money laundering and gold smuggling in Zimbabwe.
“Government takes the allegations raised in the documentary seriously, and has directed relevant organs to institute investigations into the issues raised therein. Any person found to have engaged in acts of corruption, fraud or any form of crime, will face the full wrath of the law, said Senator Mutsvangwa.
“She further said government takes this opportunity to re-affirm its commitment to upholding local and international laws, including laws relating to financial transactions, the trade of gold and other precious minerals.
She castigated what she termed boastful behaviour and name-dropping ” by some personalities featured in the documentary.
“Those seeking personal gain and glory, should never be taken as an enunciation of Government Policy. Government remains seized with the matter and the nation will be kept apprised of any new developments,” said Senator Mutsvangwa.
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