Outspoken Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has come out guns blazing, defending prominent businesswoman Zodwa Mkandla. This comes after some people used social media to accuse the socialite of being a drug peddler.
The allegations against Zodwa Mkandla were made at a time when Zimbabweans are discussing ways to battle the drug abuse pandemic, which is ravaging communities.
Mliswa did not take kindly to the allegations and accused the people making them of trying to settle scores by launching cheap attacks. Mliswa categorically dismissed the allegations against Zodwa Mkandla. He argued that she should be celebrated for her stellar achievements instead of being dragged using baseless allegations.
Said Mliswa,
“It seems at times we hate ourselves as a people. We have serious issues of drug abuse& instead of fighting it, some have chosen to use that for cheap attacks against people like Zodwa Mkandla, accusing her of peddling drugs and dangerous substances. How cheap is that really!
“Zodwa has been involved in issues of tourism for long and has done very well. She has been selling Zimbabwe to the wider global community and has done very well. She recently brought in Nigerian musician D’banj. Her work is in the public sphere.
“Ultimately her business actions are vital for the country and we all benefit. Unfortunately some have chosen to accuse her of dealing in drugs which is very unfortunate and a lie. We may have issues with each other’s political orientations but we shouldn’t manufacture lies.
“Zodwa has done very well& should be celebrated not dragged down through lies about drugs. I may differ with people like Passion Java but in the instances where they do something that celebrates& upholds the country there is no need to be attritional and spiteful.
“We can’t all support the same politics or parties. Let’s leave room for logic and progress in all our differences. At the end of the day I know that when you do well, there will always be people jumping up with crazy stories.
“I applaud Zodwa for what she has done and dedicate Hebrews 13:16 which says trust in God not men. Enjoy your birthday today and keep celebrating. We must celebrate success. Those who have evidence should simply go the police instead of dragging someone down with fabrications.”
In other news – Justice Wadyajena seeks release from remand over trial delays
Fraud-charged Member of Parliament, Justice Mayor Wadyajena, and his co-accused have applied for release from remand, citing delays in the commencement of their trial.
The legislator is accused of defrauding the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) of US$5 million through the fictitious purchase of goods purportedly for use by the government-owned company.Learn More
