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ZANU PF Director Distances Himself from Nadia Mabvirakare Controversy
By A Correspondent | Harare – Amid growing speculation surrounding the disappearance and resurfacing of environmentalist Vongai Nadia Mabvirakare, ZANU PF Director of Information Farai Marapira has responded, strongly dismissing any involvement in the matter.
Marapira, who has been linked to the unfolding saga through various allegations, expressed shock and frustration over being drawn into the controversy. He insisted that he merely assisted Mabvirakare in the past but was not involved in any of her business dealings or legal disputes.
“Well, I’m just as perturbed as to why I’m being involved in issues to do with this Nadia,” Marapira stated. “It’s just a simple case, on my part, of actually regretting being of assistance to someone who came begging for help. I was not even part of whatever the project was all about.”
He further revealed that he had released chat records of his conversations with Mabvirakare to various individuals on social media, in an attempt to clear his name. “From my conversations, it’s clear that I was not involved in any way with this,” he emphasized.
Mabvirakare, who went missing on March 5 after stepping outside her Chitungwiza home, was found alive five days later in a field in Mutare. Social media and activist groups suggested that her disappearance was linked to a business and political dispute involving powerful individuals. However, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) dismissed claims of an abduction, stating that she is a suspect in a criminal case involving USD 15,200.
Marapira ridiculed the accusations implicating him, highlighting the impossibility of being in two places at once: “She’s abducted in my absence, and somehow I’m supposed to be in two countries at the same time?” He further dismissed the speculation as mere “side shows”, insisting that national priorities should take precedence.
“The focus remains the people of Zimbabwe. The focus remains the economy. The focus remains ensuring the President’s vision is supported and complimented until 2030,” he said.
Marapira also stated that the ZRP statement on the case was sufficient, urging people to “allow the police to finish their investigations.” He maintained that the police, not political figures, were the right authority to determine what truly transpired.
With Mabvirakare still under police guard in hospital, the case continues to raise questions. While ZRP insists she is under investigation for alleged fraud, others argue that her disappearance was politically motivated. For now, Zimbabweans remain divided—awaiting further revelations as the inquiry unfolds.