Harare, (New Ziana) – The Department of Presidential Communications on Tuesday warned the public against individuals impersonating and falsely claiming association with the Office of Vice President General (Rtd) Constantino Chiwenga and his wife.
In a statement, Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications George Charamba said the impostors are using, among other numbers, South African and Nigerian telephone lines to contact citizens and foreigners, often with malicious intent to solicit and extort money, services, or personal information.
He emphasized that all communication involving Vice President Chiwenga and his household is disseminated through official channels and urged the public to verify any messages they receive.
“We urge those affected to be vigilant and verify any communication purporting to be from the Vice President’s Office, or from his wife and his wife. Any official communication involving the Vice President, his Office, or his household follows proper, official channels and is handled by persons employed for that purpose.
“Further, the department wishes to inform the public that both the Honourable Vice President and his wife do not have Twitter (X) accounts. Any such accounts claiming association with them, or purporting to project their views on any matter, are false and should be disregarded and dismissed with unreserved contempt,” Charamba said.
He added that relevant arms of Government are engaging telecommunication authorities in Nigeria and South Africa to bring the culprits to book.
The suspects have been using phone numbers that include +234 8083483315, +234 7038120794, and +277 25956982 to impersonate the Vice President and his wife, Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi Chiwenga.
Charamba urged the public to promptly report any instances of impersonation to the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the Office of the President and Cabinet, or the Vice President’s Office.
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