Chivayo and Mliswa Clash Over CAB3 Luxury Vehicle Gift Allegations

Wicknell Chivayo alleged that former Zimbabwean MP Temba Mliswa accepted a Ford Raptor valued at $107,000, according to a June 14, 2026, report by ZimLive. The claim is a response to accusations by Mliswa that Chivayo offered a $50,000 bribe and a Toyota Fortuner to secure support for CAB3 from a member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Zimbabwe’s main opposition party.

What were the initial bribery allegations?

Temba Mliswa accused businessman Wicknell Chivayo of attempting to buy political influence to benefit CAB3. According to reporting from News Pindula, Mliswa claimed that Chivayo offered a Toyota Fortuner and a cash payment of $50,000. The alleged payment was intended as a bribe to convince a member of the Citizens Coalition for Change to back the CAB3 initiative.

Mliswa’s accusations framed the offer as an attempt to compromise the integrity of the opposition lawmaker. He publicly criticized the move, characterizing the gifts as bribes meant to sway political alignment in favor of CAB3’s objectives.

How did Wicknell Chivayo respond to the claims?

Wicknell Chivayo denied the bribery allegations and accused Mliswa of hypocrisy. Chivayo claimed that Mliswa himself had accepted a luxury vehicle from him. According to ZimLive, Chivayo revealed that Mliswa accepted a Ford Raptor with an estimated value of $107,000.

By highlighting the receipt of the Ford Raptor, Chivayo sought to undermine Mliswa’s position as a whistleblower. The businessman’s rebuttal suggests that Mliswa was a beneficiary of the same type of high-value gifting he now characterizes as bribery in the case of the CCC lawmaker.

What is the value of the disputed gifts?

The two parties have cited different figures and vehicles in their public dispute. The following details summarize the claims reported by ZimLive and News Pindula:

• Mliswa’s claim: Chivayo offered a Toyota Fortuner and $50,000 to a CCC MP.
• Chivayo’s claim: Mliswa accepted a Ford Raptor valued at $107,000.

The Ford Raptor mentioned by Chivayo is valued at more than double the cash bribe Mliswa alleged was offered to the opposition politician.

Who are the parties involved in the CAB3 row?

Wicknell Chivayo is a Zimbabwean businessman known for high-profile government contracts and frequent public disputes. Temba Mliswa is a former Member of Parliament who has transitioned into a role as a political commentator and critic.

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is the primary opposition party in Zimbabwe. The dispute centers on whether the party’s members were targeted for financial inducement to support CAB3, an entity linked to Chivayo’s business or political interests.

The conflict between Chivayo and Mliswa has played out through public accusations of corruption and the exchange of luxury assets, reflecting a broader pattern of public disputes between the two figures.