In a shocking turn of events, Zimbabwe’s business prospects took a backseat to embarrassment at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Wicknell Chivayo, a mogul under investigation for laundering over R1 billion, became the star of an unforgettable moment. Witnesses claim Chivayo repeatedly scratched inside his trousers, leaving onlookers aghast. Diplomats, businesspeople, and state officials watched in horror as Chivayo seemed to be wrestling with an invisible nemesis in his pants. One can’t help but wonder: with all that wealth, couldn’t he afford some decent laundry detergent? or whatever billionaires use to moisturize.

The news of Chivayo’s antics spread like wildfire, turning a presidential showcase of Zimbabwean business prowess into a spectacle of ridicule. Chivayo’s actions overshadowed the event, leaving many to ponder: is it the itch or the wealth that’s the real problem? After all, these things happen to the best of us – or so we’d like to think.

As one observer aptly put it, “Chivayo was not just scratching an itch — he was scratching away whatever little credibility this event had left.” In a gathering meant to symbolize integrity and progress, Chivayo’s actions became a metaphor for a nation where opulence is hollow, and dirty secrets lurk just beneath the surface. Sometimes, quite literally. Well, at least it made for a good story.

source-zimeye