ED to probe ‘corrupt’ bigwigs

ZANU PF bigwigs, ministers and business people fingered in alleged acts of corruption by the youth league are facing an uncertain future after President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he would set up a commission of inquiry to investigate the named officials.

At a tense politburo meeting yesterday, there were alleged attempts to censure the youth league leaders for accusing senior party members, including secretary of administration Obert Mpofu, Environment minister Prisca Mupfumira, Policy Implementation minister Joram Gumbo for corruption.

But Mnangagwa backed the youth and said the commission of inquiry will look into the allegations for the purposes of taking action.

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