Storm brews over Zupco top post
ACTING Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) chief executive officer Evaristo Mudangwa’s prospects of being appointed substantive CEO is under threat following indications that the state-owned firm has shortlisted other candidates for the position.
Mudangwa has been at the helm in acting capacity for the past five years. He superintendent efforts to revive the company that has been moribund for many years.
There are also indications that high-level government authorities had publicly declared that Mudangwa be appointed substantive CEO.
But there are indications that the Zupco board has advertised the post in a move that is likely to see Mudangwa clash with the state-run entity.
Sources close to the developments told the Zimbabwe Independent that Mudangwe exceeded his acting capacity period and deserved the post.
Zupco chairperson Quinton Kanhukamwe said everything was above board.
“I am not sure of those statements with regards to his appointment and such things are usually done officially and through writing. We are not aware of that. Everything is above board and our parent ministry is aware of what is happening. We cannot comment on legal issues because that will be subjudice,” Kanhukamwe said.
Mudangwa was not picking calls Wednesday. on