Chaderopa approached several business people, said sources. Some refused to pay because of the harsh business climate, while others stumped up the cash for fear of reprisals.
She is alleged to be planning to slaughter an elephant believed to have been donated to her from the nearby Chegutu 6 or Chenhembe game park.
Said one resident: The MP lacks sincerity and [doesn’t] acknowledge that we are even failing to feed our own families. Where does she think we will get the food from?