Controversial
Chipinge traditional leader, Chief Mpungu, is in the eye of storm again after
he allegedly sold five tonnes of rice meant for his subjects.
Chief Mpungu (born Happson Nxumalo) made the headlines last
month with another still pending issue with the Government after he sold a
Government Isuzu double cab for a song. The rice was distributed to all chiefs
and was meant for those affected by drought.
Irate villagers who spoke to The Manica Post said the chief
was selling bags of rice to some civil servants in the area.
They argued that some neighbouring villagers received rice long back but
villagers under Chief Mpungu did not get anything.
“Chief Mpungu together with other neighbouring chiefs
received five tonnes from President Mnangagwa, meant for the less privileged
villagers.
“The chief was responsible for disbursing the rice but what
is surprising us is that the chief did not convene a meeting on how he would
distribute it.
“We only heard that the chief was selling the rice for R300
and only civil servants in the village could afford it,” said a villager who
declined to be named.
Another villager who also spoke on condition of anonymity
said they only heard that the chief was allocated rice which was going to be
distributed to those people who were affected by drought.
“There were some bags of rice which were being sold at
Garahwa Business Centre for R300 and upon investigations it was pointed out
that it was Chief Mpungu’s rice which was being sold at the business centre.”
Efforts to get a comment from Chief Mpungu proved futile
since his mobile phones could not be reached by the time of going to print.
Contacted for comment, assistant district administrator for
Chipinge Mr Tedious Beto confirmed receiving reports on the case.
“The issue is under investigation. We received complaints
from the people there and our superiors have called us to investigate. We will
furnish you with more details once the investigations are done,” he said.
Manica Post
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