Mnangagwa gift to Malaba sparks corruption row

President Mnangagwa gifted retired Chief Justice Malaba a farm mechanization package, including a tractor, Nissan UD truck, boom sprayer and planter, sparking criticism over the source of funds. The handover at State House has fueled accusations of patronage, with critics questioning the timing and transparency. The core vulnerability: the gift undermines judicial independence and feeds narratives of state capture.