Fresh allegations have surfaced involving a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) official, Raymore Tafadzwa Machingura, who is reportedly under scrutiny following claims of irregular activities within the tax authority.
Both the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and ZIMRA are said to be aware of the matter, after a whistleblower reportedly provided what was described as concrete evidence of illicit activities involving the official.
However, despite the information being brought forward, no visible action has been taken by either institution to date, raising concerns about accountability and follow-through in handling corruption-related cases.
According to sources familiar with the ongoing internal investigations, Machingura has been implicated in alleged name-dropping of senior political figures from the ruling ZANU PF party, purportedly to shield himself from accountability over questionable transactions.
A close source within ZIMRA, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, alleged that a network of individuals may have been involved in facilitating the importation of goods through fraudulent means.
The source claimed that the scheme has cost the government an estimated US$1 million since 2021 and continuing to the present date, largely through the systematic undervaluation of imported vehicles and other goods.
It is understood that Machingura was summoned by ZIMRA for questioning regarding similar issues some time ago, after a whistleblower reportedly alerted authorities to possible misconduct.
However, the proceedings reportedly ended without any decisive outcome.
During that process, Machingura is said to have denied all allegations, maintaining that he had conducted his duties in accordance with ZIMRA procedures.
In response to the earlier publicationpublication of these allegations, Machingura’s legal representatives , Mugomeza and Mazhinda Legal Practitioners , have issued a letter of demand to the publication, seeking a retraction and public apology. The letter, dated 9 October 2025, was addressed to The Editor of Bustop TV.
The publication, however, maintains that its reporting was based on credible sources and documentation under investigation.
Bustop TV stands by its story and affirms its commitment to keeping the public informed as the case continues to develop.
Documents reportedly seen by this publication suggest that a list of vehicles and transactions under investigation has been compiled, with several individuals said to have made payments in connection with the suspected undervaluation process. However, these documents have not yet been independently verified.
When contacted for comment, ZACC spokesperson Simiso Mulevu and ZIMRA Corporate Communications Officer Francis Chimhanda could not respond to inquiries regarding the allegations at the time of publication.
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission is also believed to have been alerted to the developments, though no official statement has been released.
Bustop TV will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new information emerges.
