Zimbabweans are tired of reading about money that disappears while workers suffer. This latest case around NSSA is another painful example of how public funds are treated under ZANU PF rule. The information now coming out raises serious questions that deserve clear answers, not silence and delay.
Analysis of bank statements shows that Chigama Architectural Services and Project Management received US$4.5 million from NSSA on 1 April 2025. This is workers’ money. It is pension money meant to protect people after years of hard work. It is not free money to be moved around without explanation.
What is troubling is what happened next. On the same day the money was received, Chigama transferred US$2 million to Alpha Asset Management. There was no waiting period. There was no cooling-off time. The money moved fast. After that, another US$500,000 was sent to Access Forex. Again, this all happened on the same day. To any ordinary Zimbabwean, this looks strange and alarming.
Because of these movements, investigators executed a warrant of search and seizure at Access Forex. This alone tells us that authorities also saw serious red flags. When money moves this quickly between private companies, especially money from a public institution like NSSA, the public deserves to know why and for what purpose.
There are still many outstanding matters in this investigation. A statement still needs to be recorded from the NSSA General Manager, Dr Charles Shava. Zimbabweans want to hear from him. Silence only deepens suspicion. Documents are also still expected from Alpha Asset Management and Access Forex. These papers are important because they may explain why this money moved the way it did.
Another critical issue is the role of the Office of the President and Cabinet. Investigators are yet to obtain a statement regarding its agreement with Terrestrial Holdings Private Limited for the construction of a three storey building. This brings the issue closer to the heart of power. Under ZANU PF, big corruption cases often lead back to the same centres of authority, yet accountability never follows.
There is also the issue of land ownership. Investigators still need to verify the ownership status of Stand Number 8, Natal Road, Belgravia, Harare, also known as Stand 3218 Salisbury Township, with the City of Harare. Land deals have been a major source of corruption in Zimbabwe, and this case fits a familiar pattern.
The investigating ZACC officer in this matter is Tafadzwa Chakavarika. Zimbabweans will be watching closely. Past experience tells us that investigations involving powerful people are often slowed down, buried, or quietly closed. This is why public pressure matters.
Below this story is a construction project site linked to Terrestrial Holdings. To the ordinary citizen, it is just a building site. But behind it are millions of dollars, unanswered questions, and a system that protects the powerful while workers struggle to buy food.
This is not just about figures on a bank statement. It is about a country where pensioners die poor while elites grow rich. It is about ZANU PF’s culture of impunity, where public money is treated like personal property. Zimbabweans must keep speaking out, because silence is what allows this looting to continue.
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