Chivayo Gives US$3.6 Million to Parliamentarians

Chivayo pledges $3.6m to all MPs, senators in announcement cleared by Mnangagwa

HARARE – Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has announced he will donate USD$3.6 million to all 360 members of parliament and senators, saying he received personal approval from President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the gesture. The disclosure will raise questions about the timing, coming weeks before legislators are expected to vote on a contentious constitutional amendment bill that would extend the president’s term in office. In a lengthy …

Chivayo Gives US$3.6 Million to Parliamentarians

Chivayo Gives US$3.6 Million to Parliamentarians Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has pledged to donate US$3.6 million to Parliament, saying the funds should be shared equally among Members of Parliament and Senators for constituency development projects. In a statement issued on Independence Day, Chivayo said he would hand over the money to the Speaker of Parliament next […] The post Chivayo Gives US$3.6 Million to Parliamentarians first appeared o…