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Request for Official Inquiry into the Looting of Assets at Road Motor Services
27 September 2024
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Dear @MhonaFelix

Request for Official Inquiry

The Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development
Harare, Zimbabwe

25 September 2024

???????: Request for Official Inquiry into the Looting of Assets at Road Motor Services (RMS)

Dear Honourable Minister,

I write to formally request an urgent official inquiry into the massive looting and corruption scandal uncovered at Road Motor Services (RMS), a subsidiary of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ). As you are aware, Zim GBC News has reported that 22 heavy-duty trucks and other assets have been sold off as “scrap” under questionable circumstances since January 2024. These actions, allegedly under the management of Mr. Aaron Mahachi, have further compromised the operations of a struggling parastatal.

The gravity of this situation can not be overstated. The illegal sale of fully functional vehicles, including five heavy-duty trucks on 7 September 2024, is not only an act of gross negligence but also constitutes theft of public resources. I call upon your Ministry to:

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    to thoroughly investigate the full extent of the looting, including identifying all individuals and companies involved.
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The people of Zimbabwe deserve a transparent and accountable public sector that safeguards the resources meant for national development. I urge you to act swiftly in launching this inquiry and ensuring that justice is served.

I look forward to your prompt response and assurance that these necessary actions will be taken to uphold the integrity of Zimbabwe’s public institutions.

Yours sincerely,
Linda Tsungirirai Masarira
President, Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD)

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