ZESA Employee Arrested for Bribery

A Revenue Assistant employed by the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), Wellington Tsaurai Chinyemba, has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on allegations of bribery.

According to reports, the incident took place in St Mary’s, Chitungwiza, where Chinyemba allegedly disconnected electricity at a residential property belonging to Mr Clever Mpofu. The disconnection was said to be based on claims of illegal electricity connections.

However, the situation escalated when Chinyemba allegedly demanded a bribe of US$300 from the property owner, promising to reconnect the power supply and facilitate the clearance of the purported fines.

Suspicious of the demand, Mpofu sought clarification from ZESA, where he was informed that the request for money was unlawful and not part of official procedures. Acting on this information, Mpofu reported the matter to ZACC.

The anti-corruption body swiftly moved in, setting up a trap to catch the suspect in the act. The operation led to Chinyemba’s arrest after he allegedly accepted the bribe money.

ZACC has since confirmed the arrest, reinforcing its commitment to combating corruption in public institutions and encouraging citizens to report any suspicious or unethical conduct by officials.

Chinyemba is expected to appear in court soon to face bribery charges. If convicted, he could face serious legal consequences under Zimbabwe’s anti-corruption laws.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity among public servants and highlights the role of vigilant citizens in the fight against corruption.