Gray Homes Continue Scamming People After A Successful 1 Million Heist On Vice President Chiwenga

Harare, Zimbabwe | In the heart of Zimbabwe’s construction industry, a troubling narrative is unfolding around Gray Homes Construction Company and its leadership, particularly CEO and Director Annavestah Mudiwa (often referred to as Dr. Anna Mudiwa) and her husband, Gray Mudiwa. What appears on the surface as a reputable property development firm has increasingly been exposed as a facade for a series of alleged fraudulent activities, leaving a trail of devastated clients, unfulfilled contracts, and vanished funds.

Recent investigations and a growing chorus of victims reveal a disturbing pattern of behaviour by Gray Homes. The company’s modus operandi seemingly involves enticing clients with promises of dream homes and quality construction, securing substantial upfront payments, and then employing a myriad of excuses to delay or abandon the projects entirely.

The Cottage Con: A Firsthand Account of Deceit

The latest victim to come forward paints a harrowing picture of the company’s tactics. In July 2025, a client responded to a promotion run by Gray Homes, entering into an agreement with Annavestah Mudiwa to build a two-bedroom cottage. The contract stipulated that construction would commence once 70% of the agreed total cost was paid through monthly instalments.

Diligent in their commitment, the client made payments totalling US$10,760, successfully reaching the 70% threshold. However, instead of breaking ground, the client was met with a shocking bait-and-switch. In March 2026, Mudiwa informed them that due to alleged fuel price increases, the total project cost had ballooned to an exorbitant US$22,000—more than double the original agreement.

Mudiwa not only demanded this inflated sum but also requested an extension and insisted on continued instalment payments, despite zero progress on the site. When the client, understandably alarmed by this unjustified hike and lack of action, attempted to seek clarification, they were met with a wall of evasion. Mudiwa frequently claimed to be “in a meeting,” promising callbacks that never materialized.

Faced with this unprofessionalism and clear breach of trust, the client cancelled the agreement and demanded a refund. The response from Mudiwa was reportedly rude and uncooperative. The situation escalated when the client’s lawyer sent a formal demand letter, which was met with silence. A subsequent visit to the Gray Homes office on Longden Avenue in Harare revealed a startling truth: the company had vacated the premises the previous year. Mudiwa has since refused to provide the new operating address, effectively disappearing with the client’s hard-earned US$10,760.

A History of High-Profile Scandals

This is not an isolated incident. Gray Homes has been embroiled in several high-profile controversies that underscore a systemic issue within the company’s operations.

The most prominent of these cases involved Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga, the wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. In early 2025, Annavestah and Gray Mudiwa faced criminal charges for allegedly defrauding her of nearly US$1 million in a botched construction deal.

Prosecutors claimed the couple misrepresented their capacity to complete the projects and diverted the funds for personal use. Shockingly, the charges were withdrawn by the State in February 2025 without public explanation, and the funds were reportedly never recovered.

Shortly after, in March 2025, the High Court of Zimbabwe’s Commercial Division dealt a blow to Gray Homes in a separate US$574,582.12 breach of contract dispute with Anyway Choto.

The company attempted to use procedural maneuvers to force the matter into arbitration, but Justice Jacob Manzunzu dismissed the objection, ordering the case to proceed to a full trial.

While high-profile cases navigate the complexities of the legal system, everyday citizens often find themselves powerless against Gray Homes’ tactics. However, the recent case of Letwin Chitemere highlights the company’s vulnerability to public scrutiny.

In February 2026, Chitemere posted a tearful video on social media, detailing how she paid US$2,800 to Gray Homes for a kitchen installation in Kariba the previous October.

After receiving the funds, the company went silent and failed to perform the work.

The video went viral, igniting widespread condemnation. It was only under the intense pressure of this public relations disaster that Annavestah Mudiwa finally refunded the money in cash.

The accumulated evidence points to a calculated modus operandi employed by Gray Homes Construction:

• Enticement and Misrepresentation: Using promotions and polished marketing to secure contracts they allegedly have no intention or capacity to fulfill.
• Unjustified Price Hikes: Demanding significantly more money mid-project under the guise of economic factors (like fuel prices), effectively holding the client’s initial investment hostage.
• Evasion and Ghosting: Employing delay tactics, ignoring communications, and physically relocating offices to avoid accountability.
• Legal Obstruction: Utilizing legal loopholes and arbitration clauses to stall lawsuits and exhaust plaintiffs’ resources.
• Selective Accountability: Only issuing refunds when faced with overwhelming public exposure that threatens their ability to attract new victims.

As more victims come forward, the pressure mounts on regulatory bodies and law enforcement to take decisive action. Until then, the public must remain vigilant, recognizing that behind the glossy advertisements of Gray Homes lies a foundation built on alleged deceit and shattered dreams.

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