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The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has commended members of the public for providing a crucial tip-off which led to the uncovering of an illegal medicine manufacturing operation in Zimre Park, Harare.
Following a complaint received in 2025 regarding the suspected sale of medicines by Organicare MCAZ inspectors, working together with the Zimbabwe Republic Police - ZRP (ZRP), conducted an investigation which revealed that the premises were being used to illegally manufacture medicines in a residential area.
During the operation, authorities recovered modern manufacturing equipment including capsule filling machines, blister packing machines, and capsule polishing machines. Investigations further revealed that most of the capsules being distributed to unsuspecting consumers contained crushed nut shells (“mateko/makoko enzungu”) and other unverified substances, misleading the public with false health claims.
The suspects were arrested and referred for prosecution.
This follows a similar raid conducted in 2025 at same company's premises along Jason Moyo Avenue where unregistered complementary medicines were confiscated, resulting in its conviction.
MCAZ has strongly warns members of the public against purchasing medicines from unlicensed premises or unverified sources. Illegal medicines pose a serious risk to public health and safety.
The Authority also extended sincere appreciation to the Zimbabwe Republic Police and vigilant members of the public whose cooperation continues to strengthen the fight against counterfeit, substandard, unregistered, and illegally manufactured medicines in Zimbabwe.
The Authority’s Enforcement team conducted a compliance blitz in Mutoko, confiscating large quantities of registered and unregistered medicines from unlicensed premises. 3 arrests were made.
The public is reminded to purchase medicines only from licensed persons and premises.
1/📢 MCAZ, in collaboration with the ZRP, conducted a joint clean-up campaign at Mbare Musika and Gazebo area in Caledonia/Eastview, Harare, in line with the Government of Zimbabwe’s monthly National Clean-Up Campaign.