South African IT tycoon Robert Gumede has dismissed allegations that he funded President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF’s campaign for the 2018 harmonised elections. Gumede said the allegations were fake news meant to sow divisions in Zimbabwe. This follows allegations in the Sunday Times that Gumede was one of the main funders of the Zanu-PF election campaign and had donated vehicles to the party. Speaking to the Sunday Times, Gumede said,
The allegation that I funded the campaign for Zanu-PF and paid for hundreds of vehicles is outright denied and is utter nonsense. There is nothing untoward nor suspicious about my engagements with President Mnangagwa given that I have committed to investing in the country…It is insensitive and purely meant to sow divisions in Zimbabwe. The article is trying to portray me as a ‘state capturer’ which is nonsensical. I deny the allegations and I intend taking legal action to defend my reputation and to ultimately expose personal agendas and ulterior motives.
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