Maize seed sent to black market, claim

MASVINGO - District Administrator  Felix Mazvidza has denied an accusation that he has diverted 30 tonnes of maize seed meant for Zanu (PF) supporters to the black market.
Disgruntled Zanu (PF) members said Mazvidza received the consignment two weeks ago, but did not distribute it to beneficiaries.


Mazvidza got the seed to distribute in Masvingo rural district, but he kept holding on to it…saying he still wanted to get the lists of beneficiaries. Now, the seed has disappeared and it is said that it has been sold on the parallel market, a top Zanu member said.

The sources added that poor Zanu supporters from the rural areas thronged the DA's offices on Tuesday demanding their seed and wanted to mete out instant justice on the DA, before senior party members restrained them.

Mazvidza said: As you know, I work closely with Zanu (PF) officials, and take instructions from them. Charumbira is my senior, even the District Co-ordinating Committee (DCC) chairpersons. They tell me when and how to distribute the seed, and I will do so. – Radio VOP

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