Kawondera made headlines following an interview on DJ Ollah 7’s podcast, where he alleged Mubaiwa's involvement in his financial losses and claimed to have introduced her to Ginimbi.

Kawondera's Claims on Podcast: Allegations of Downfall and Introduction to Ginimbi

During his appearance on the podcast, Shingi Kawondera reportedly accused Marry Mubaiwa of contributing to his downfall and the loss of wealth he accumulated during his football career, which included playing in top leagues internationally. He specifically claimed that his alleged ownership stake in Pioneer Gas was part of this loss and pointed to the late Ginimbi as being involved in the alleged scheme.

A key claim made by Kawondera was regarding the relationship between Mubaiwa and Ginimbi. Speaking in Shona, Kawondera asserted that Mubaiwa and Ginimbi "didn’t know each other before" his involvement and that their relationship began through his introduction.

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"Before, ndisati ndadaro, vaisazivana… Vakatozotanga kuzivana through inini," he was quoted as saying in Shona, translating to, "Before, before I did that, they didn't know each other... They only started knowing each other through me," suggesting he facilitated their initial connection.

Marry Mubaiwa Responds: Laughing Off Claims and Clarifying Family Ties

Marry Mubaiwa did not delay in addressing her ex-husband's accusations. In an interview with journalist Simba Chikanza on ZimEye, she vehemently denied the claims, laughing them off and branding them "outright lies."

She particularly took exception to the suggestion that she did not know Ginimbi prior to Kawondera's alleged introduction, clarifying their relationship was familial.

"How could I not have known Genius? His mother is my dad’s sister. So what is he saying? We weren’t strangers from a bottle store," she stated, emphasizing, "Genius and I were family."

Addressing Business Ventures and Personal Focus

Mubaiwa also responded to claims about their business activities. She denied that she and Kawondera co-owned a boutique in Eastlea with Ginimbi, insisting that her own business ventures, such as her travel agency named La Shell (in memory of her late sister, Michelle), were entirely separate.

Turning to Kawondera's focus on her, Mubaiwa questioned his motivation, pointing out that he had been married multiple times. "Why is he only talking about me? He was married before, married after. Why am I the only one he’s talking about? Is he looking for attention? For relevance?" she queried.

She was equally dismissive of the accusation that she was responsible for the end of his football career, stating, "How did I do that? I wasn’t involved in his football decisions. If he came back from Cyprus and couldn’t find me, what has that got to do with ending his football?"

Challenge for Legal Action Over Forgery Claims

Addressing the serious allegation regarding the loss of Pioneer Gas through alleged forgery, Mubaiwa challenged Kawondera to move beyond public statements and take legal action if he possesses evidence.

"If he has grievances, he should go to court. Some of Genius’s properties still exist. He can approach the estate and make a formal claim," she advised.

She further highlighted the implications of claiming forgery in company changes, noting that such processes involve the Registrar of Companies. "He’s accusing the Registrar of Companies of fraud because all company changes are signed off by them. If his signature was forged, where’s the evidence?" she questioned, implying the gravity of such an accusation against government processes.

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When asked if she would be willing to publicly debate the claims with Kawondera, Mubaiwa expressed confidence, declaring, "Let him come. I’ll face him."

Despite the contentious exchange, Mubaiwa did acknowledge one point made by Kawondera: his positive comment about her raising their daughter well and his acknowledgment that she never prevented him from seeing their child.

The public dispute between the former spouses continues to unfold, bringing personal and business histories into the spotlight following Kawondera's podcast interview.