{"id":48879,"date":"2021-10-26T18:46:22","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T16:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/?p=48879"},"modified":"2021-10-26T18:23:37","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T16:23:37","slug":"home-affairs-minister-implicated-in-massive-tender-scandal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/home-affairs-minister-implicated-in-massive-tender-scandal","title":{"rendered":"Home Affairs Minister Implicated In Massive Tender Scandal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe has been implicated in a massive tender scandal after a company he has interests in won a lucrative tender under suspicious circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>The company, Learbridge Investments (Learbridge) was awarded the tender ahead of more reputable firms offering the service at lesser costs.<\/p>\n<p>The tender, worth US$2.58 million, is for the supply and installation of a new and upgraded security system at the National Sports Stadium in Harare.<\/p>\n<p>Documents seen by NewZimbabwe.com show that Leabridge\u2019s bid was placed at US$2 318 935.12, but the tender was awarded at US$2 577 334.01, leaving an unexplained US$258 398.88 difference.<\/p>\n<p>Although Learbridge sales executive Bernard Marerwa refused to comment on the company\u2019s ownership structure over the phone, a document purportedly released by the company on Monday appeared to confirm Kazembe as the owner.<\/p>\n<p>In the document, issued Monday, Learbridge does not refute Kazembe\u2019s interests but claims he is a noble businessman who would not have closed his company upon joining politics. The document reads:<\/p>\n<p>If KK is a shareholder was, he supposed to close the company when he joined politics? KK has always been known to be a successful businessman. Records show that he declared all his assets when he became an MP and when he became a minister. His assets are not a secret. Those who know him will tell you that he has always been a successful businessman. How many business people are now eyeing political positions? So, if they become MPs or ministers should they close their businesses? Or should their businesses be discriminated from competing. For the record, Learbridge is a standalone company, private one for that matter with its own management.<\/p>\n<p>The document further said the company has 20 years of experience in the installation of CCTV, Access Control, Rapid Response, and electronic surveillance in general.<\/p>\n<p>It also said Learbridge has done bigger tenders for the Gvt, Banks, UN, Delta, Econet, Since 2008, therefore, it is surprising that some people believe the tender was won due to Kazembe\u2019s status.<\/p>\n<p>The tender mandates Learbridge to \u201cdeliver, install and commission an Automated Turnstile System, Electronic Ticketing System, Venue Operation Control, Biometric Access Control and CCTV at the giant stadium\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>More: NewZimbabwe<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\">Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe has been implicated in a massive tender scandal after a company he has interests in won a lucrative tender under suspicious circumstances. The company, Learbridge Investments (Learbridge) was awarded the tender ahead of more reputable firms offering the service at lesser costs. 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