I am embarrased to say that this sounds very typical of my Zimbabwean kinsmen. It seems to be a hangover from the tragic land redistribution programme where entitlement overlaps way into crime now. It is sad because it is the few that are spoiling it for the rest. There are some excellent black-owned operations that have the rogues to thank for an uphill battle now.
please do your homework and do not support the rogues. And please don't endorse any outfit lightly, the money ends up in the rogues pocket, not the PH's. Your discernment is the strongest weapon we have against corruption.