Harare, (New Ziana) – The Zimbabwe government has warned of a fraudulent job recruitment scam circulating on social media, targeting unsuspecting locals with false promises of employment in Kenya.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade said the scam, which surfaced on a Facebook page deceptively named Zimbabwe Embassy Kenya, was created on 14 June this year by an unknown individual or group, and falsely claims to be recruiting staff on behalf of the Zimbabwean Embassy in Nairobi.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade wishes to advise the public of a job recruitment scam that is being advertised on a Facebook page created by an unknown person on 14 June 2025 under the name Zimbabwe Embassy Kenya,” it said.
It said the page provides a list of fraudulent job offers, with a requirement to pay US$375 to receive an “Africa Regional Labour Accreditation Certificate” as part of the recruitment process.
The Ministry emphasized that the page is fake and has no affiliation with the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Kenya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, or the Government of Zimbabwe.
It further reminded the public that all official recruitment into the public service of Zimbabwe is handled solely by the Public Service Commission and, importantly, the process is free of charge, and no payments are required at any stage.
The Ministry urged Zimbabweans seeking employment opportunities abroad to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of job offers through its offices or official embassies.
“Scams of this nature not only spread misinformation but can result in significant financial losses for victims who may be deceived into making payments,” it said.
The latest warning comes amid a rise in online job scams that exploit the hopes of job seekers through sophisticated schemes that appear legitimate and authorities are calling for increased vigilance as well as public education to prevent further victimization.
Investigations into the origin of the fake page are ongoing, and the government has vowed to pursue those behind the scam with the Ministry working with law enforcement and social media platforms to shut down fraudulent accounts and protect the public.
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