Categories: Zim Latest

Zimbabwean businessman in court for $7m exchange control violation

Grant Wellington Thulisa (Pvt) Ltd and its Director, Grant Chitate, are accused of breaking the law by sending money out of Zimbabwe without getting permission from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

 

This is against the rules of the Exchange Control Act and Exchange Control Regulations.

 

Between 2019 and 2024, they are said to have paid for 9.4 million kilograms of gas, worth US$7.6 million, using foreign bank accounts. But this money did not go through their Zimbabwean bank accounts, which is required.

 

Their local bank records did not match the value of gas they brought into the country.

 

Investigations are still ongoing. Chitate was granted US$1,000 bail with strict conditions pending the finalisation of investigations.

 

He is set to reappear in court on the 2nd of September 2025.

 

This is called an illegal forex (foreign currency) transaction, and it is a serious offence because it avoids government approval and monitoring.

Share
Published by
Muzavazi

Recent Posts

Kaze Calls for Calm as Chiefs’ Losing Run Continues

Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze has urged patience and composure after the club’s poor run… Read More

5th March 2026

Two Kaizer Chiefs players injured

Kaizer Chiefs have suffered a major setback with two experienced players injured. Both Brandon Petersen… Read More

5th March 2026

Stanley Nwabali Linked With Kaizer Chiefs After Chippa United Exit

Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly set their sights on Nigeria international goalkeeper… Read More

3rd March 2026

Kaizer Chiefs hit by setbacks as Pirates dominate Soweto Derby

Kaizer Chiefs’ preparations for the Soweto Derby were severely disrupted before kick-off, a reality that… Read More

1st March 2026

Kaizer Chiefs secure narrow win over ZESCO United to strengthen Confederation Cup push

Kaizer Chiefs registered a second successive victory in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages after… Read More

2nd February 2026

EV CARS 247: Connecting Africa’s EV Car Buyers, Exporters, and Dealers in One Automotive Network

Across Africa, vehicle buyers and importers are discovering a new way to connect — through … Read More

2nd February 2026