Staff Reporter

The ongoing controversy involving human rights activist Abigale Mupambi, Pan-Africanist Rutendo Matinyarare, and the Innscor Group has taken a new turn with Mupambi’s intervention. She has sided with Matinyarare in his ongoing dispute with Innscor, which recently secured a legal victory against him.

Matinyarare had accused Innscor Africa of allegedly supplying genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its food products without adequately informing consumers. He raised concerns that these GMOs might contain carcinogens, potentially contributing to the rising cancer cases in Zimbabwe.

In a recent interview, Mupambi criticized the legal outcome favoring Innscor, arguing that the court’s decision is meaningless without addressing the core allegations.

“The Innscor win in the South African courts remains a myth as long as the courts ignore the core issue: Is Innscor supplying potentially cancerous products to the market, as alleged?” she stated.

Mupambi further emphasized that Innscor should have focused on disproving these allegations rather than silencing Matinyarare.
She also urged Zimbabwean citizens to refrain from patronizing Innscor’s fast-food outlets until the company addresses these serious health concerns.

She highlighted the disturbing possibility that Zimbabweans could be facing a health crisis, evidenced by long hospital queues mirroring those at fast-food restaurants. The human rights defender called for meaningful dialogue among all stakeholders, stressing that while investment is vital for Zimbabwe’s development, it should not come at the expense of public health and safety.

In conclusion, Mupambi reiterated the importance of Innscor answering the critical question at the heart of this issue: Do their products contain GMOs that could be carcinogenic? Her stance reflects a broader concern for consumer rights and public health in Zimbabwe, urging transparency and accountability from major corporations.