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Investigative Report: Maxwell Chikumbutso’s Grand Claims and the Truth Behind His “Inventions”

Maxwell Chikumbutso, a Zimbabwean self-proclaimed inventor, has captivated audiences for nearly a decade with promises of revolutionary technologies. From a free-energy generator to an electric car requiring no charging, and even a helicopter (that flies forever non-stop without refuelling) and drone powered by his purported (non-stop, free energy) breakthroughs, Chikumbutso’s claims have garnered global curiosity. Yet, a deeper investigation reveals a web of inconsistencies and admissions that call into question the validity of his supposed inventions.

The Claims That Captured Attention

Chikumbutso first gained public recognition in 2015 through media coverage of his company, Saith Technologies. He claimed to have developed:
• A generator that produces electricity without conventional fuel.
• An electric car that never requires charging.
• A drone and helicopter powered by his self-described free-energy technology.

These claims, if true, would represent significant scientific breakthroughs, defying known laws of physics and engineering. The demonstrations Chikumbutso staged for media outlets, including the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), showed the alleged technologies in action, further fueling belief in his narrative.

Reality vs. Claims: The Lab Test Admission

Fast forward nearly a decade, and Chikumbutso has failed to deliver on his promises. During a recent interview with ZimEye, he admitted that the electricity generator he demonstrated to movie producers in 2015 was merely a “lab test.” He described the generator as a room-sized apparatus and acknowledged that the electricity it produced was not functional beyond the confines of the demonstration.

“That was a lab test,” Chikumbutso confessed. “It had actual voltage in it, but it was not a fully deployable system.”

Similarly, he admitted that the helicopter and drone he showcased in 2015 were incapable of real-world use. These technologies, he said, could only be tested indoors under controlled conditions.
“The drone cannot be flown outside; it can only be tested in a lab. Chinhu chiya (the drone) chinotiremei, handiti, mawona?” he explained, implying that the device’s design is far from practical or deployable.

A Trail of Broken Promises and Inconsistencies
1. Dismantled Prototypes:
Chikumbutso claims that the electric car he demonstrated in 2015 was dismantled shortly afterward, leaving no trace of its existence.
“I cannot produce the car because I dismantled it,” he told ZimEye.
2. Unusable Helicopter and Drone:
Despite media footage showing these devices in operation, Chikumbutso admitted they cannot be flown outdoors or function beyond controlled lab conditions.
3. No Tangible Products:
When pressed to demonstrate even the simplest functioning product, Chikumbutso conceded that he had nothing to show or  demonstrate.
4. Alleged Poisoning and Distraction:
Rather than offering technical explanations for his stalled projects, Chikumbutso frequently discusses alleged poison attacks against him. He claims that African inventors like himself are targeted for defying conventional science. However, his contemporaries, such as William Sachiti and Elon Musk, have made measurable progress in their fields without similar claims of sabotage.
5. Questionable Associations:
Chikumbutso has spent considerable time meeting with political figures he claims want to kill him who include Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, as well as controversial religious leaders like Uebert Angel and Emmanuel Makandiwa. These associations have done little to advance his technological ventures and have instead raised suspicions about his priorities.…CONTINUE READING

[ZappBrannigan @ntnpross]

“Seems like SouthAfricans think they are better than other Africans” true or false?🤔

[Brendan May @bmay]

No idea how yesterday happened. None at all.

[ZappBrannigan @ntnpross]

@antomukuwa @GlenDhliwayo @simbajames @SmangaMad *taste of time* ndiani akanyora izvi

[ZappBrannigan @ntnpross]

Can we take a moment just to appreciate how @winkydonline has put a lot of artists on the “big” stage and helped propel their careers

[ZappBrannigan @ntnpross]

@I_Am_GKennedy @MKBHD @Humane This device, you have to talk to it for interaction,have to wear a camera on your chest all the time, I mean really, I wonder how that looks when you walk by a childrens playground, its a bad product.

[ZappBrannigan @ntnpross]

@wesamo__ Hyping this product is the equivalent of participation medals. What about the consumer, you are okay with them paying 700 and 24 month sub……

[ZappBrannigan @ntnpross]

@advocatemahere I can't help relate him to Hushpuppi, Hushpuppi was better though because he never stole from his own people

[☔ @Whotfismick]

everyone coming on Twitter to check if Instagram and Facebook is down or not

[HorseWithNoName🇿🇦 @WayShembe]

@ZiinhleZinhle Nigga dealing with problems one way this year

[ZappBrannigan @ntnpross]

@mhdksafa Honest mistake really? this lady just goes about her life bumping into things that happen to be black, cause she can’t see them. I call bs

[Simone Biles @Simone_Biles]

@cubbieXbrando @mhdksafa 🩷 when this video was circulating, her parents reached out. It broke my heart to see, so I sent her a little video 🩷

there is no room for racism in any sport or at all !!!!

[Mohamad Safa @mhdksafa]

Welcome to Ireland where people get away with racism! This little black girl broke my heart. Don’t skip this post without leaving a million heart for her. Make her famous…

[Ed Krassenstein @EdKrassen]

Is this racism?

The video below has been circulating, showing a medal ceremony for gymnastics in Ireland.

As you can see, a medal is given to every girl except for the black girl. You can see she gets all excited and ready to receive her medal, only for the official to move past her and onto the next gymnast.

After handing out the medals, the official had one remaining medal, and still did not go back and give it to this girl.

What are your thoughts? Is it racism, a mistake, or something else? It sure looks bad to me.

[ZappBrannigan @ntnpross]

@EdKrassen Does this lady just walk around bumping into things that happen to be black cause she can’t see them, I call bs

[ZappBrannigan @ntnpross]

@kennethmtata @nelsonchamisa I get the enthusiasm, but déjà vu from 2018? 🤔 We can't just hope anymore. All MPs join the system, remember the $40k payouts last year? Only 1 MP opposed. Ministers given half a million. It is what it is, but I doubt it'll change. Happy to be proven wrong.

[ZappBrannigan @ntnpross]

@nelsonchamisa Some say insanity is repeating the same thing expecting a different outcome,2018 you said the same motivational phrases. Love my country but It’s clear we have POOR leadership in both ruling and opposition parties.I don’t know the answer,but,I don’t think you are it.We are tired