Tungwarara Offers “Varakashi” US$10,000 Each After Matinyarare Backlash

Presidential Investment Adviser Paul Tungwarara has offered US$10,000 each to online ZANU PF activists, commonly known as Varakashi, in recognition of their support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a sustained attack by social media commentator Rutendo Matinyarare.

The development follows a weekend reconciliation between Tungwarara and Matinyarare, ending a period of public criticism directed at the President and the First Family.

The rapprochement involved Tungwarara gifting Matinyarare a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series and US$200,000, a move that sparked criticism from some Varakashi, who argued that a vocal critic of the President appeared to be receiving rewards while loyal supporters who had defended Mnangagwa received little recognition.

Responding to the complaints, Tungwarara said the activists will each receive US$10,000. He added that his microfinance institution will also provide them with low-interest loans to help them establish or expand small businesses.

“I wish to reward these Comrades who fought by all means to protect the President, by providing them with a token of appreciation of USD$10k per person,” wrote Tungwarara on social media.

“During the period when Matinyarare was attacking the President, these individuals did everything within their power to defend him and the First Family.

“Furthermore, I will instruct my microfinance institution to offer them low-cost loans to help kickstart their small businesses.”

Among the activists identified by Tungwarara for the rewards are Kudzai Mutisi, Snowball Tongogara, Jones Musara and Cleopas Mukungunugwa.

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