Harare, Zimbabwe – February 11, 2025
By A Correspondent | ZimEye | Today marks a significant blow to Emmerson Mnangagwa’s so-called “inventor of endless energy,” Maxwell Chikumbutso, as he has failed to sell a single car or motorbike to local Zimbabweans—despite grand claims of having received orders for thousands of units from Zambia and South Africa.
Chikumbutso, who has been at the center of controversy for years, made headlines earlier this month when he appeared on the state broadcaster ZBC, announcing that he had successfully developed technology capable of generating “endless electricity.” However, an extensive investigation by ZimEye, which has been tracking his claims since 2022, exposed major inconsistencies—ultimately concluding that he has not invented anything credible. In fact, the only object he has been confirmed to possess is an unlicensed firearm, for which he has faced armed robbery charges since 2018.
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Launch Day Disaster
Yesterday, February 10, 2025, was supposed to be the grand launch of Chikumbutso’s vehicles, as previously announced by President Mnangagwa. Yet, as of today, no units have been sold in Zimbabwe, and skepticism among the public continues to mount.
Social media platforms have been flooded with comments from frustrated and disillusioned Zimbabweans questioning the validity of Chikumbutso’s inventions. One user mocked the situation, stating, “So you have 0 in your own country… Doomed man.” Another sarcastically remarked, “A new invention straight to a museum.”
Despite the lack of sales or visible units available locally, Chikumbutso insists that his technology is in high demand abroad. In a recent interview with TechMag.TV, he boasted about receiving massive orders, including:
• 3,000 units for South Africa
• 20,000 units for Zambia
• Potential sales to investors from Switzerland and Israel
However, when pressed for concrete details—such as how many units are actually available for purchase in Zimbabwe—Chikumbutso dodged the question, instead pointing to supposed international buyers who had “tested and confirmed” his technology.
ZimEye Exposes the Truth
In a scathing revelation, ZimEye conducted an on-the-ground investigation at Chikumbutso’s residence in Madokero, Harare. What they found contradicted his grand claims. Instead of running his home on his self-proclaimed “endless electricity,” Chikumbutso was using regular ZESA power—just like every other citizen.
When confronted, he admitted, “We have never powered 300 houses,” directly contradicting his earlier assertions that his technology was already in use. This latest expose further undermines his credibility, raising questions about whether his so-called energy solutions have ever actually worked.
Public Outrage and Calls for Accountability
Zimbabweans are now demanding answers, with many asking why the government endorsed Chikumbutso’s claims without proper verification. One frustrated commenter stated, “Why not make mass production so we see these inventions in hardware stores, roads, and in actual use?”
With no physical proof of his so-called “energy revolution” and mounting evidence suggesting deception, Maxwell Chikumbutso’s credibility is crumbling fast. As the much-hyped launch turns into an embarrassing failure, Zimbabweans are left wondering: Was this all just another elaborate hoax?
A full investigative documentary exposing the entire saga is on ZimEye.