Zimbabwe: Fuel Scandal Rocks Bulawayo Fire and Ambulance Services Department

allafrica.comPublished: 4/21/2025

Summary

A shocking fuel scandal has shaken the Bulawayo City Council's Fire and Ambulance Services Department, with over 20,000 litres of diesel stolen by a managerial employee over three years. The suspect exploited a non-functioning speedometer on a Toyota Land Cruiser to double-fuel the vehicle without recording mileage, selling the fuel illegally to dealers. investigations revealed the manager used the command vehicle for personal gain, rarely using it for emergencies despite receiving excessive fuel allocations.