"Democratic Party Leader Harry Kalaba Implicated in Gold Scandal Allegations"

In the midst of the nation's efforts to unravel the complexities surrounding the recent thwarted gold scam, Democratic Party leader Harry Kalaba finds himself entangled in the web of allegations that have ensnared several African countries, including Zambia. The unfolding details of this scenario were brought to light through a video clip circulated by ZimEye, an online political tabloid run by Zimbabwean but UK-based investigative journalist Simba Chikanza.

The video, titled "Gold Mafia Crook Caught," captures a significant encounter between Mr. Kalaba and Mr. Chikanza. Initially, Mr. Kalaba believed he was acquiring a yet-to-be-released iPhone 15 during this rendezvous, facilitated by Mr. Chikanza, who identifies as an investigative researcher with the Al Jazeera unit. Their communication had spanned over a month.

However, the seemingly ordinary meeting took a dramatic turn as Mr. Chikanza, with camera rolling, confronted Mr. Kalaba with accusations of complicity in orchestrating money laundering and gold smuggling activities. Visibly emotional, the journalist castigated Mr. Kalaba for employing the Zambian flag logo on a fabricated video document, which was designed to mislead the public about an ongoing money laundering investigation in Zimbabwe.

Moreover, Mr. Chikanza leveled allegations against Mr. Kalaba's collaboration with Zimbabwean prophet and businessman Uebert Angel, a figure who gained notoriety for his alleged involvement in the infamous Gold Mafia documentary, detailing gold and money laundering schemes. The journalist's accusations extended to Mr. Kalaba and Uebert Angel's alleged funding of approximately USD$240 million, which purportedly contributed to the turmoil observed in Zimbabwe.

The conversation between the two parties is marked by tension and strong statements:

Journalist: My name is Simba Chikanza, an Al Jazeera journalist. I'm behind the Gold Mafia documentary that you discredited.

I've investigated Uebert Angel's origins.

What's occurring, honorable Kalaba, is that you hold a senior political position, and today, Zimbabweans are voting amidst dire conditions. Many are enduring physical assault and violence.

How do you rectify the damage you've caused to the Zimbabwean people?

Remember, Zambia and Zimbabwe are interconnected. These people are voting amidst allegations of money laundering and gold smuggling a situation that you, honorable Kalaba, are accused of covering up. You manipulated a counterfeit video document alongside Uebert Angel.

Mr. Kalaba: Attempting to interject in surprise.

Journalist: Do you deny that Uebert Angel drafted that script and that you affixed a Zambian logo to it?

My fellow citizens! Your fellow citizens! Let's remember that Zambia and Zimbabwe share a bond.

As Zimbabweans cast their votes today, mothers are being violated. Are you keeping abreast of the news?

All of this is allegedly funded by the USD$240 million contributed by Uebert Angel and you.

Mr. Kalaba: How do you know Uebert Angel is involved? Because you work for Al Jazeera?

Journalist: Honorable Kalaba, do you refute these claims?

Do you recognize the individual who delivered that phone (purported Iphone 15) to you? They're police officers.

Mr. Kalaba: That's why I've never used it.

The journalist proceeded to accuse Mr. Kalaba of leveraging his position as the former Minister of Foreign Affairs to fabricate falsehoods that have disrupted Zimbabwe's voting process.

Subsequently, the video captures an altercation between an undaunted journalist and an individual attempting to disrupt the filming.