Zimbabwe: Chivayo Backtracks On $3.6m Parliament Pledge

Controversial businessman Wicknel Chivayo has withdrawn his widely debated US$3.6 million pledge to Parliament announcing instead a revised US$5 million commitment to grassroots development projects.

The original pledge had drawn mixed reactions from political figures and the ruling ZANU-PF youth league prompting questions over its intent and the channels used.

In a statement, Chivayo said his initial offer had been made in good faith to support constituency development and to mark Zimbabwe’s…