Fact-Check Reveals Zimbabwean Inventor’s ‘Radio Wave-Powered’ Car Is False
A viral video claiming that Zimbabwean inventor Maxwell Chikumbutso has created a “fuel-free” car powered by radio frequencies has been debunked by PRNigeria after a thorough fact-check.
The widely circulated video alleged that Chikumbutso’s invention surpassed those of Tesla and Silicon Valley, claiming his “self-propelled” car required no fuel, electricity, or charging.
The video, accompanied by text, stated: “Proof that we Africans can actually be quite smart. This motor vehicle invention in Zimbabwe beats all the work of Tesla and the entire Silicon Valley combined. Not even the Chinese come anywhere close. They even tried to kill him (the inventor), but when God says yes, no one can say no.”
Another claim on WhatsApp added: “Africans need to patronize our own after OM come Q1. This vehicle will be launched on February 10, 2025. No fuel, no electricity, talk less of charging. It is a self-propelled car.”
The video showed Chikumbutso presenting his alleged inventions, including the Saith FEV (hypersonic device), to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the State House in Harare.
He claimed the vehicle required no fuel, recharging, or external input, asserting it was powered entirely by radio waves.
PRNigeria’s fact-check team investigated the claims by reviewing reports from Zimbabwean media and conducting independent research.
According to Harare News, Chikumbutso’s
Link to the Factcheck: https://prnigeria.com/2025/02/03/zimbabwean-fuel-free-car/
