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Genius Kadungure
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Genius Kadungure aka Ginimbi was a popular Zimbabwean socialite and businessman. He was
Genius Kadungure
also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of a gas company, Pioneer Gases which has interests
in Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. He was also the owner of Dreams Nightlife Club.

On 8 November 2020, Ginimbi died in a car accident. The car, a Rolls Royce, hit another (a blue
Honda Fit) and then crashed into some trees. It burst into flames after crashing. Ginimbi was
pulled out of the car successfully but died moments later. The other occupants of the car were
trapped inside and were burned to death.[1] Fitness bunny, Moana, also died in the accident as
she was one of occupants of the car.

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Background Born Genius Kadungure

October 10, 1984
Genius Kadungure was born on 10 October 1984 in Domboshava in a family of four. He was also Domboshava
referred to by the nickname of Ginimbi a name he used on his Facebook profile . He was the Died November 8, 2020 (aged 36)

Harare International Carnival ambassador. Cause of Vehicle Accident

death
Nationality Zimbabwe
Business career Occupation Businessman
Known for Wealth and All White Parties
Kadungure was said to have started engaging in small business transactions at the age of 17 as Home town Domboshava

he became a middle-man securing gas for domestic users. Genius had a friend who worked at Relatives Mary Chiwenga, Kenny
Mubaiwa
the Angolan Airways offices, he quickly secured his first contract through a friend. He would
follow up on a number of sales to gas users and that would see his fortunes turning. Within a
year, he had started driving and two years later he had a Mercedes Benz S Class.[2] He went on to establish Pioneer Gases which is now part
of Piko Trading Group. The company supplies gas to the commercial, industrial, public and retail sectors.[3]

Net Worth

Ginimbi's net worth was currently not known as his businesses are not listed publicly. Based on assets known however, his net worth was
estimated to be between US $10 million and US $100 million. He added a new US$600 000 worth Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster during
the week ending 3 October 2020 to his fleet of luxury cars which turned heads of many in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare.[4]

Crime and Controversy

Fraud Allegations

In May 2014 Kadungure was arrested on allegations of fraud. He was accused of allegedly defrauding Zanu-PF MP for Chegutu West Dexter
Nduna, the managing director of Badon Enterprises, and a Kadoma-based miner only identified as Gatawa of R1,581,890. Kadungure was
reported to have created a fictitious company named Transco Civil Engineering purportedly based in South Africa and opened an ABSA bank
account for the company. He then contacted the complainants over the phone and misrepresented himself as the chief buyer for Marange
Resources looking for mining pumps at competitive prices, it was alleged. In December 2011 Gatawa reportedly sent his brother Enock to
South Africa to purchase the pumps. He was ordered to deposit R1,046,890 for the purchase of 10 flight pumps in the ABSA bank account.
After the transfers, Enock was told by Transco Civil Engineering “officials” to go back to Zimbabwe and check for his parcel with DHL in three
days time. He only received a parcel of cellphone chargers.[5]

Alleged debt to Mutumwa Mawere

In February 2018 Ginimbi dismissed claims that he owed R340 000 to South African based businessman Mutumwa Mawere. The two had a
falling out and exchanged words on social media site Twitter after Mawere asked Kadungure to pay back what he owes. Kadungure claimed
that he had paid back all that he owed and said that the money could have gone to meeting part of Mawere’s legal fees when he was
arrested in South Africa.

We were once very close and in 2012, 2013 I was facing cash flow problems and he gave me $340 000, which I had to repay
plus 15 percent interest per month. After about four months I was back on my feet and paid him bank in batches, starting
with R100 000, then R70 000 and so forth.

Some of the money I paid when he was in prison in South Africa over a fraud case and his office people used it, probably to
settle his legal fees. We have not met since 2015 and for him to suddenly make claims on Twitter Is unfortunate. Who seeks
settlement on social media and not courts of law?

I find it strange that he would think that all the money I paid him was just the interest when I had the money for just four
months.

This is just aimed at bringing me down. Where I am right now I can even give him R340 000 because it’s small money and
I can do that to thank him for rescuing me when I had problems. But that is not to say I owe him.

Otherwise, if he feels I owe him the money he should go to the police and not Twitter. I have moved back to Zimbabwe but I
am here and not running from anyone. I am ready for him, ready to face the court challenge, not these Twitter funnies. He
is abusing Twitter and that is the problem with free Internet but he (Mawere) needs to find somewhere else to play.

Fellow socialite Wicknell Chivayo criticised Kadungures response Wicknell Blasts Genius Kadungure’s “Ghetto Mentality” Over Mutumwa
Mawere Fight . Chivayo accused Ginimbi of having a ghetto mentality saying that he could not compare himself to Mawere, a renowned
businessman. He insinuated that Kadungure was a “fuel smuggler.” Writing on Twitter, Wicknell said

This ghetto mentality that a Bentley or a Rolls Royce defines success is ridiculous and absurd. Mutumwa Mawere has
worked for the world bank and at one time exported asbestos worth 200 million USD dollars a year when he owned SMM
(Shabanie Mashaba Mine). His business acumen is worlds apart from fuel smugglers.

Tax Evasion Charges

Allegations against Kadungure were that between February 2009 and May 2016, his company Piko Trading (Private) Limited misrepresented
to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority that it made total sales of $2 777 678 inclusive of value added tax when in actual fact the company had
made sales amounting to $9 092 951. To that end, Zimra claimed to have suffered a prejudice of $417 940. He was also accused of evading
tax, with Zimra suffering a total prejudice of $3 468 949.[6]

Ginimbi, was denied bail by a Harare magistrate in a case in which he was accused of prejudicing Treasury of $3,5 million in a tax evasion
scam. Kadungure, who was represented by Jonathan Samukange, was not asked to plead when he appeared before magistrate Bianca
Makwande, who remanded him in custody to November 30[7] It was alleged that Ginimbi was being targeted by Political Strongmen due to
being a first cousin to Mary Chiwenga.

In December of 2018, after he was granted bail, Ginimbi's passport was released so that he could use it up to January of 2019. This came
after Kadungure’s lawyer Jonathan Samkange applied for the temporary release of the passport. Kadungure said he wanted to help
Zimbabwe in the prevailing gas shortages.The State, represented by Shepherd Makonde did not oppose the application but said that the
passport must be replaced with title deeds as surety.[8]

In July 2020, Kadungure was acquitted of the charge of failing to declare returns on gas sales to the Commissioner of Taxes. His company
Piko Trading, was was acquitted of two counts of failing to declare tax returns and of smuggling gas into the country. [9] Piko Trading was
charged for smuggling 5 289kg of gas into Zimbabwe.

Personal Life

Zodwa Mkandla

In 2014, it was reported that he was engaged to Zodwa Mkandla, 11 years his senior and no
mention has been made of them having gotten married.[10]

In April 2018, Ginimbi disclosed that he and Mkandla were no longer together. He told the
Eastern Times that he was single although he had a good relationship with Zodwa whom he
continues to do business with.[11]

Wild Parties

Kadungure was known as the king of bling and for throwing lavish parties. In 2010, he threw
an expensive all-white birthday bash in Harare, where an estimated US$17,000 was spent. The
party drew scores of people from Harare’s northern suburbs and guests were treated to high-end whiskey, bright colored cocktails,
champagne, as well as cigars at his Greystone Park home for three consecutive days.[12] Two years later, in 2012, Kadungure hosted another
extravagant birthday party which was held in Botswana. The party was said to have costed an estimated P250,000 (exchange value of US
$32,000 at that time). In 2013, Kadungure also held a consecutive three-day long party at his rural home in Domboshava to celebrate a
newly-built mansion he had put up in the area.

All White Birthday Party in 2020

So on 10 October 2020 was businessman and popular socialite Genius Ginimbi Kadungure's birthday and he hosted his a strictly by invitation
all-white party that he always do and it was a bomb. Vimbai Zimuto was wearing a white dress that has caused commotion so far on social
media. Stunner too was spotted having fun. Khama Billiat’s new handler Vokal was seen too at the party. Popular musician, Killer T, was also
those and he has become close buddies with Ginimbi over these few years.[13]

Videos at the all-white birthday party held on 10 October 2020:

Affairs

Kadungure was reported to be involved with many women. It was reported that he had been beaten up by husbands of women he had
sexual relations with on many occasions. On these claims, Kadungure said, "it was normal". In January 2014, he made headlines when it was
revealed that he had been looking after another man’s child for the past 11 years. This came to light after one Doreen Mutukwa demanded
an upward review of maintenance fees to $1,500. This led to Genius demanding a paternity test and the outcome showed that Kadungure
was not the father of the child.[14]

Trivia

Kadungure was known for throwing wild parties and for allegedly dating several married women, claims which he does not deny. In February
2018, Genius was reported to have bought Winky D first copy of his album Gombwe for USD$40 000. [15]

Hiring an Instagram model from the US

In May 2018, Ginimbi reportedly hired a model from the US to spice up the opening of his Club Sankayi. [16]

Ginimbi said the American model was his friend . Kadungure also said that

The public always has something to say regarding my every move and I have come to accept the idea that as public figure
I’m entitled to scrutiny. I don’t think I owe anyone any explanation but to keep the record straight Cici is my friend and she
can always visit. We met in the United States of America, that is when we became friends and I am glad that our friendship
is growing stronger each day

Death

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On the morning of 8 November 2020, Ginimbi died in a car crash in Harare along Legacy Way (formerly Borrowdale Road). Zimbabwe
national police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed Ginimbi’s death saying he died on the spot. Ginimbi’s car was
involved in a head in collision between 5 and 6am. Nyathi said 3 other passengers in the same car also died after the vehicle caught fire. The
three were later identified as Moana, Karim a Malawian national and Alisha a Mozambican national.

Scene of The Accident Madam Boss at the

That Killed Ginimbi scene of the accident

Other Car

Rolls Royce Car Piece

dfter the accident

Picture Gallery - House and Cars

House Bedroom Domboshava house

Range Rover at Court Genius Kadungure In his car Ginimbi and Marry
with his Range Rover Chiwenga

Rolls Royce with a Ferrari At home with Cars Ginimbi New Burning Remains of
Lamborghini Car Crash that killed
Ginimbi

Video Gallery

Ginimbi Throughing & Splashing It Up in Marimba Hood LongCheng Millenial Plaza Club 1+1

Ginimbi Representing in Sandton South Africa

'Old Boy' Acie Lumumba & Ginimbi

'Old Boy' Stunner and Ginimbi Promoting All White 'Champopo' Party

Ginimbi and Pokello

Ginimbi and Davido

Ginimbi Talking about his Life & Success

Ginimbi and Uncle Rolen 'All White Party'

Ginimbi on social Media

Instagram: ginimbi

References

1. ↑ Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure Dies , Pindula News, Published: 8 Nov 9. ↑ Ginimbi and his company acquitted , The Herald, Published: 10 Jul
2020, Retrieved: 8 Nov 2020 2020, Retrieved: 07 Sep 2020

2. ↑ Kadungure’s glitz and glamour , The Standard, Published: 17 10. ↑ BRIDGET MANANAVIRE, Up close and personal with Zodwa ,
December 2011, Retrieved: 27 May 2014 Dailynews, Published: 14 Jul 2014, Retrieved: 14 Apr 2015

3. ↑ OUR PRODUCT RANGE , Pioneer Gasses, Published: No Date Given, 11. ↑ Ginimbi single and willing to mingle , Chronicle, Published: 21 April
Retrieved: 27 May 2014 2018, Retrieved: 22 April 2018

4. ↑ Zimbabwe Voice News, [1] , Zimbabwe Voice News, Published: 1 12. ↑ Jonathan Mbiriyamveka, Zodwa off the market , Herald, Published:
October, 2020, Accessed: 5 October, 2020 19 Oct 2013, Retrieved: 27 May 2014

5. ↑ Kadungure remanded in custody , Herald, Published: 26 May 2014, 13. ↑ Lucky Mabhiza, [2] , Mbare Times, Published: 11 October, 2020,
Retrieved: 27 May 2014 Accessed: 14 October, 2020

6. ↑ Ginimbi denied bail , The Herald, retrieved: 19 Nov 2018
7. ↑ Ginimbi denied bail in $3,5m fraud, money-laundering case -
NewsDay Zimbabwe , NewsDay Zimbabwe, published: 16 Nov 2018,
retrieved: 19 Nov 2018
14. ↑ Problem Masau, Party ‘monster’ in paternity crisis , The Zimbabwe
Mail, Published: 9 Jan 2014, Retrieved: 27 May 2014
15. ↑ Winky D smiles all the way to the bank ...Ginimbi buys first copy $40
000 , Chronicle, Published: 5 February 2018 , Retrieved: 8 March 2018

8. ↑ Ginimbi's Passport Released ⋆ Pindula News , Pindula News, 16. ↑ [3] , Mafaro, Published: 28 May 2018 , Retrieved: 29 May 2018
retrieved: 7 Dec 2018

Last edited on 17 November 2020, at 15:46

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