NewsOpinionThe League of Patriots categorically condemns the recent publication by Simba Chikanza and his online platform ZimEye, which falsely alleges that CIO Director-General Fulton Mangwanya used his position to deploy a “crack team” to investigate a personal matter.These statements are false, malicious, defamatory, and grossly irresponsible. The facts are as follows:1. Fulton Mangwanya was never scammed and never lost any money.At no point was the Director-General a victim of any financial fraud or scam.Any claims suggesting otherwise are fabricated and intended to mislead the public.2.
The complainants who lost money made a report to the South African Police Service (SAPS).The matter was lawfully handled by South African authorities.The suspects involved were apprehended, investigated, and brought to justice in South Africa without any involvement or intervention by Mr. Mangwanya.3. It is both wrong and irresponsible for Simba Chikanza to drag the name of a senior security official through the mud with unverified and malicious statements.Such reckless conduct constitutes defamation and abuse of journalistic privilege.The deliberate publication of falsehoods about national security figures endangers not only reputations but also public confidence in state institutions.4.
ZimEye must reassess its relationship with responsible and ethical journalism.Continuous dissemination of unverified content and deliberate misinformation undermines the integrity of the media profession.The League of Patriots calls upon ZimEye to adhere to journalistic standards, verify facts before publication, and issue a public retraction and apology to Mr. Fulton Mangwanya.The League of Patriots will continue to defend truth, integrity, and the protection of national institutions from malicious attacks disguised as journalism.Issued by:THE LEAGUE OF PATRIOTSHarare, Zimbabwe24 October 2025Leave a ReplyCancel reply NewsOpinionThe League of Patriots categorically condemns the recent publication by Simba Chikanza and his online platform ZimEye, which falsely alleges that CIO Director-General Fulton Mangwanya used his position to deploy a “crack team” to investigate a personal matter.These statements are false, malicious, defamatory, and grossly irresponsible. Fulton Mangwanya.The League of Patriots will continue to defend truth, integrity, and the protection of national institutions from malicious attacks disguised as journalism.Issued by:THE LEAGUE OF PATRIOTSHarare, Zimbabwe24 October 2025 The League of Patriots categorically condemns the recent publication by Simba Chikanza and his online platform ZimEye, which falsely alleges that CIO Director-General Fulton Mangwanya used his position to deploy a “crack team” to investigate a personal matter.
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These statements are false, malicious, defamatory, and grossly irresponsible. Fulton Mangwanya was never scammed and never lost any money. At no point was the Director-General a victim of any financial fraud or scam.
Any claims suggesting otherwise are fabricated and intended to mislead the public. The complainants who lost money made a report to the South African Police Service (SAPS). The suspects involved were apprehended, investigated, and brought to justice in South Africa without any involvement or intervention by Mr.
Mangwanya. It is both wrong and irresponsible for Simba Chikanza to drag the name of a senior security official through the mud with unverified and malicious statements.
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