He pulled out of the presidential race last week, describing the whole process as a “farce”.

However, state land sales are likely to trigger a wave of demolitions.

 Logistical gridlocks in opposition urban strongholds were also cited by the Mumba-led mission for spoiling Zimbabwe’s polls.

The tightly-contested  polls were slammed by the international community.

But those fighting in Mnangagwa’s corner argued that such appointments were common.

“The current macroeconomic and liquidity challenges have not spared the company,” Beta told the Zimbabwe Independent this week.

Mnangagwa polled 52,6% of the vote on August 23, while his closest rival Nelson Chamisa garnered 44%.

According to Munyaradzi Chikasha, chief operating officer at Cottco, some farmers have been attracted to the cash, and are engaging in  side-marketing.

The survey and awards ceremony is held annually by the Independent in partnership with FCB.

Ncube is expected to present the 2024 budget later this month.

The revelations are part of a report by the Auditor-General on Appropriation Accounts and Fund Accounts in Arrears as at December 31, 2021.

Transport challenges have been a thorn in the flesh during this period, as the police cracks down on illegal vehicles and unregulated public transport operators.

The government has since issued a directive requiring foreign nationals to obtain proper documentation in order to conduct business operations.