Martin Rushmere
SASOL has demanded that Zimbabwe pays for fuel before delivery, following an agreement to supply the country with 520 000 tonnes valued at US$140 million.
After two small consignments had been delivered by train, SASOL became nervous about getting its money and imposed the new conditions. Zimbabwe has managed to come up with US $2 million, enough to bring in 6500 tonnes.
The contract has aroused complaints of possible unethical dealings as the arrangement was made without the government going to tender. One of the people involved in negotiations was Philip Chiyangwa, a controversial entrepreneur who is under investigation for unauthorised commercial activities not connected with SASOL.
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