OK Zimbabwe addresses Karoi winner controversy

Retail giant OK Zimbabwe has addressed the controversy surrounding the Karoi winner of the annual OK Grand Challenge.

In a statement, OK Zimbabwe clarified that the grand prize was awarded to a fortunate shopper from Karoi. The winner was contacted live on air during the OK Grand Challenge Race Day at Borrowdale Racecourse.

The statement comes in response to public skepticism about the recurring success of a Karoi resident in the annual competition. OK Zimbabwe emphasised that the OK Grand Challenge draws are audited, automated, and randomised. With over 10 million entries, they assured that no repeat winners secured any of the prizes worth a total of $1 million.

Despite these assurances, some netizens have criticised OK Zimbabwe, threatening to boycott next year’s Challenge due to perceived favoritism. They expressed frustration, claiming to have accumulated many points without winning.

OK Zimbabwe Limited launched the 2024 edition of the OK Grand Challenge in April, encouraging customers to shop, save, and win.

Social Media Comments:

Mai Natswa

“Next year motamba mega nemunhu wenyu iyeye…hatingatambe gore negore kuti muhwinise munhu one.”

Stanley Chikuyo

“Uyo vekwarusape akawinner ka7 inga lucky rake ihombe”

Tinaye T Chuma

“You should introduce VAR kuti zvisaite mutauro “

Pamela Mbindo

“At some point we need clarity ok zimbabwe.l am your customer.l myself l buy 50loaves of bakers inn bread everyday.l also buy sauces,Monty’s beans in cases.l also buy 6kg sliced polony mnandi on daily basis l had entry points over 500 l felt cheated”

Crowned by Valerie  · 

“Chiregai moyo yedu izorore. Vasikana vema OK fife avenue havaisi ma points, unless if you ask them. Pamwe pacho tainzi system haisi kuita, tosiya mazita and they wouldn’t follow up and enter the points. Tisiyei tozorore. Hanty zvapera here.”