Zimbabwe: Matiza Censured Over Collapsed Didg Deal

In the wake of the controversial termination of the US$400 million National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recapitalisation deal last year by cabinet, Attorney-General (AG) Prince Machaya reportedly wrote to Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza advising him on the dire legal implications of cancelling the project, fresh details have emerged.

The Diaspora Infrastructure and Development Group (DIDG), which won the tender to recapitalise the moribund rail operator in 2017 before the deal was overturned by cabinet at the behest of Matiza, is on the verge of suing the NRZ for US$215 million.

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