Businessman and Zanu PF supporter, Manongore (34) whose car was being driven by Joana Mamombe says the legislator is his girlfriend. “...
Businessman and Zanu PF supporter, Manongore (34) whose car
was being driven by Joana Mamombe says the legislator is his girlfriend.
“She is my girlfriend. We started dating in January this
year. I spend a lot of time with her; she drives any of my cars, although she
prefers the Benz in question,” he told The Sunday Mail.
Manongore who lives in Chisipite, said Mamombe had free
access at any time to his fleet of cars but in this instance, he was shocked
when pictures surfaced on social media as he was not aware that the car had
been used in “criminal activities”.
Manongore said he was still seeking answers on the trio’s
disappearance and re-appearance and the involvement of his vehicle in a
criminal investigation.
“I am still wondering what happened. I cannot talk to her
because she does not have a phone. I tried reaching out to her but I cannot go
to the hospital because people from her party may be hostile towards me. Right
now we are talking through intermediaries and family members,” he said.
“Joanna was not mobile during that time, she had left her
Toyota Fortuner in Masvingo and was using my cars to move around. I am more
worried about her than the car at this point.”
Asked if Mamombe had expressed any concern regarding her
safety prior to the alleged abduction, Manongore said: “When I was speaking to
her mother and friends, they said she was afraid factional issues in her party
could turn nasty.
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| Joana with Mfundo |
“When we started dating, I was hearing of a guy called
Mfundo from civil society. Joanna told me he is from her past but I am shocked
to see him being visible since this alleged abduction happened. There were days
he was always at the hospital and I do not know why that was the case.
“He is said to be a dubious character who can do anything
for money. I am suspecting that this guy could have influenced my girlfriend to
engage in demonstrations during a pandemic. Although we support different
political parties, we have not had a problem until now and I am sure some other
forces misled her.”
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